Senior Technologist

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The company works with major global companies to ensure product safety, ingredient authenticity, and accurate labelling across food, environment, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agroscience sectors.

Responsibilities

• Performing tests within any laboratory specialty following prescribed procedures, and calculating test results
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from prescribed procedures
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating results and implementing corrective action when indicated
• Interfacing with internal and external customers including physicians, client quality assurance, and executive directors
• Collecting and analyzing data for scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations
• Proactively searching for process improvements, preventative actions, and opportunities to increase efficiency
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizing laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results
• Training new employees
• Leading validation activities of new test assays and processes
• Interacting with inspectors (regulatory bodies; clients)
• Active participation in QMS program: specimen investigations and investigation summaries
• Supporting Eurofins DPT's business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
• Meeting basic expectations of Eurofins DPT's quality management system including good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping

Qualifications

Minimum educational requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• If required by the State in which the laboratory is located, the appropriate State License to perform clinical laboratory testing

Work experience requirements:

• 4.5 years of relevant experience in clinical laboratory testing as required by NYSDOH and CLIA requirements
• Complete fundamental understanding of testing theory, sample requirements, ability to collect information and compose intelligent specimen investigation and summaries
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
• Knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical technology
• Skill in the use of medical laboratory equipment
• Capable of data analytics
• Strong communication skills and analytical thinking
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations and records of test results

Environmental factors

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins DPT's Safety and Exposure procedures, including using provided safety clothing and equipment
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet

Pay

$35 to $43 per hour

Benefits

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