Senior Technologist

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across multiple industries to ensure product safety, authenticity, and compliance. The company operates as a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic testing, as well as in genomics, pharmacology, forensics, and clinical diagnostics. With a decentralized network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries, Eurofins employs 55,000 staff and offers over 200,000 analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests within any specialty following prescribed procedures
• Operate, calibrate, conduct performance checks, and maintain laboratory analyzers and equipment
• Recognize and correct basic analyzer malfunctions; notify management when appropriate
• Prepare reagents or media from prescribed procedures
• Evaluate media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conduct quality control procedures on tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluate results and implement corrective action when indicated
• Interface with internal and external customers, including physicians, client quality assurance, and executive directors
• Collect and analyze data for scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations
• Identify process improvements, preventive actions, and efficiency opportunities
• Monitor safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Use laboratory information systems to accurately report patient results
• Train new employees
• Lead validation activities for new test assays and processes
• Interact with inspectors from regulatory bodies and clients
• Participate in the Quality Management System (QMS) program, including specimen investigations and summaries
• Adhere to Eurofins DPT’s quality policy and objectives, including good workmanship, adherence to SOPs, training, documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• If required by the state, appropriate State License to perform clinical laboratory testing
• 4.5 years of relevant experience in clinical laboratory testing as required by NYSDOH and CLIA
• Understanding of testing theory, sample requirements, and ability to conduct specimen investigations and summaries
• Knowledge of medical technology principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques
• Knowledge of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology principles as related to medical technology
• Skill in using medical laboratory equipment
• Capability in data analytics
• Strong communication skills and analytical thinking
• Ability to perform tasks according to prescribed procedures and make accurate observations and records

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Compensation: $35 to $43 per hour