Senior Scientist I - Microbiologist

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Perform/review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures

Perform/review routine, non-routine and complex analyses; instrumental analyses; including calibration and troubleshooting/repair of instruments independently

Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's

Support onboarding of new instrumentation including performing/reviewing IQ/OQ/PQ data or qualifications

Demonstrate technical writing skills and complete investigations independently

Process/review data, generate/review reports, and evaluate data

Suggest and implement lab improvements or modify existing processes to maximize quality and productivity; support and drive LEAN initiatives

Identify or support speaking or publishing opportunities and assist with driving to publication or presentation (either internally or externally)

Assist in diagnosing problems; solve simple problems, and suggest solutions to complex problems in professional area

Use of proper handling procedures and aseptic technique.

Ability to perform microbiological procedures such as, sample dilutions and enrichments, sample plating for quantification, sample transfers, and environmental monitoring of process areas

May perform acceptance testing of prepared microbiological culture media.

Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory

Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample and sample test result tracking

Participates in overtime, weekend, and holiday on-call scheduling as required.

Familiarity with USP <61,62,85,51, 71> water testing, LAL, bioburden, sterility isolator

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm . Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Portage, MI are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.