Scientist at Eurofins in South Brunswick, New Jersey

Job Description:

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.


In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.


In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years



Job Description



SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct all the daily activities related to the studies.
• Act proactively to identify and solve problems and/or potential problems that may arise during each study.
• Set up and conduct experiments in accordance with the labs Protocols and SOPs.
• Efficiently conduct studies with minimal supervision.
• Accurately perform and record all data collected from the studies.
• Maintain meticulous and precise records of all experiments in accordance with GLP's.
• Follow all lab safety requirements.
• The Scientist must join the weekend work rotation, after cross-training and certification.
• Help during other studies, as needed.
• Assist in the writing of reports, protocols and SOP's.
• Write-out necessary amendments and deviations.
• Revise, update and maintain the study data packs.
• Ability to safely wear a respirator required.
• Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications



B.S. or M.S. degree in Toxicology, Animal Science, Biology, or Laboratory Animal Medicine is strongly preferred, equivalent hands-on laboratory experience may also be taken into consideration.


The individual holding this position must be of highest integrity and have a very strong sense of responsibility and be proactive. He/she must be mature, well organized, capable of adapting to a broad spectrum of responsibilities and able to maintain meticulous and accurate records. Computer proficiency, excellent communication skills, knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's) and a strong work ethic are essential requirements for this position. Adherence to GLP's is of utmost importance.



Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of South Brunswick (Dayton), NJare 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