Associate Scientist I
Eurofins

Job Info

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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 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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Agrigenomics Associate Scientist I is dedicated to supporting select activities within the Agrigenomics Lab. Activities focus on sample preparation, DNA extraction, genotyping, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and data analysis for both plant, animal, and human specimens.

• Knowledge and ability to conduct specific processes related to testing in Agrigenomics lab that may include work in any of the following areas:
• Preparation of paperwork
• Sample preparation (leaf, seed, and animal samples)
• DNA Extraction
• General Lab cleaning
• Genotyping
  • Microarray technology
  • NGS
• Data analysis
• Customer communication
• Assist in training of staff
• Internal communication about processes
• Other duties as needed
• Assists in equipment maintenance and calibration
• Support and maintain ISO quality system
• Support and maintain EBDI Safety program
• Others as required by workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a field related to Agriculture or Laboratory Science is required. Relevant work experience may replace some education.
• Good attention to detail, ability to effectively work in a team environment and good communication skills are required for this position.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn to use lab specific hardware and software as needed.

Additional Information

Eurofins employees are required by governments around the world to follow standard operating procedures that can affect IT such as how to install, maintain, update, repair and even retire equipment (KGDs/SOPs)

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

As a Eurofins at Lancaster Laboratories employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including:

• 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

To learn more about Eurofins at Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofins.com.

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

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

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