Specialist, Local Analytical Definition

Full Time
Lancaster, PA
Posted
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Company Description


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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.


Job Description


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate current lab practices and processes, specific to how they will integrate with the LIMS program, making recommendations to improve the link between the two.
  • Trains and assists users on the functionality of LIMS and LIMS-based software.
  • May be required to direct the LIMS conversions process.
  • Troubleshoots LIMS and other database problems when necessary.
  • Acts as liaison between the laboratory and IT for the development of new functionality.
  • Will design code and specification changes on a case-by-case basis.
  • Tests LIMS and related LIMS programs, both enhancements and fixes, when required.
  • Assists in addressing issues with client deliverables (hardcopy and EDD) to ensure clients receive accurate and timely data.
  • Responsible for completing requests for new LIMS accounts.
  • Provides after hour on-call support for LIMS issues for the lab as needed during a conversion.
  • Position requires significant out-of-town travel for meetings, training or providing assistance at laboratories that are the target of conversion efforts.
  • Produce reports and provide data as needed for managerial purposes.
  • Participates in LIMS and Change Management conference calls.
  • Provides information/support to other LIMS Analysts as needed.

Qualifications


Basic Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of
the knowledge, skill or ability required.

  • Environmental Laboratory operations and LIMS systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
  • Keyboarding
  • Diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • High degree of accuracy
  • Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Education:

  • BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Computer Science or a related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years experience preferred in use of a LIMS system within a laboratory environment. Working knowledge of databases, experience in troubleshooting preferred.

Additional Information


The majority of our positions are Full Time, Monday- Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 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 a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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

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