Job Summary: The professional will operate autonomously in method standardization, resolution of analytical deviations, organization of the team’s routine, and execution of inorganic physicochemical analytical techniques. Key Highlights: 1. Autonomous operation and leadership of the laboratory team 2. Application of inorganic physicochemical analytical techniques 3. Active participation in quality management and result validation **Company Description** ------------------------ Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group considers itself the world leader in food and pharmaceutical product testing, environmental matrices, and agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the leading independent global market players for certain testing and laboratory services in genomics, pharmaceutical research, forensic science, advanced materials science, and clinical trial support. Additionally, Eurofins is one of the leading emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the U.S. Key group figures are approximately: Revenue of €3.8 billion, over 800 laboratories in 47 countries, and around 45,000 employees. **Job Description** ------------------------ Operate autonomously, contribute to method standardization, support resolution of analytical deviations, and organize the team’s routine by distributing tasks and monitoring deadlines and priorities; guide assistants, technicians, and interns. Execute the analytical techniques described in company procedures, critically analyze results, meet deadlines, maintain organization, and ensure safety and integrity for all personnel. Solid knowledge and practical experience in classical inorganic physicochemical analyses are required, including techniques such as distillation, titration, colorimetric methods, and gravimetric methods. Proficiency in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), solution preparation, equipment calibration, and critical interpretation of analytical results is expected. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Perform and supervise various analytical stages, including weighing and homogenization, for example; * Participate, under supervision, in validations related to analytical stages; * Assist in and/or prepare and draft validation reports; * Organize and archive raw validation data; * Communicate with the registration area (Login/Triage) regarding samples under processing; * Define, with support from the Senior Analyst and Coordinator, analysis priority based on work map printing and routine mirror preparation; * Maintain complete records in the routine mirror (physical or digital document) of items used, including their corresponding lot numbers and expiration dates, as per the structure established by the area Coordinator; * Train new professionals (interns, technicians, assistants, or analysts) with support from the Coordinator; * Review and create new documents in the Quality Management System; * Serve, if necessary, as the technical responsible person before accreditation and certification bodies; * Provide technical support to interns, technicians, assistants, and junior analysts; * Actively participate in technical problem resolution alongside the Senior Analyst and Coordination; * Perform analytical result verification and validation / critical analysis; * Conduct proficiency testing; * Report any routine issues or material needs to the Senior Analyst or area Coordinator; * Perform general laboratory tasks according to the task division defined by the Coordinator, which may include: preparation of materials (solutions, buffers, culture media, standard solutions), temperature checks, validity verification of solutions and reagents in use; * Assist in sending materials for calibration; * Organize the laboratory for preparation of materials (solutions, buffers, culture media, standard solutions), temperature checks, and validity verification of solutions and reagents in use; * Keep freezers, refrigerators, cabinets, drawers, shelves, and workbenches organized, storing each material at the manufacturer-recommended temperature (ambient, refrigerated, or frozen); * Inspect supplies monthly for expiration dates; inform the Sector Coordinator in advance of impending expirations and perform disposal when necessary; * Clean and disinfect the work area (bench) before and after routine operations, following the specific procedure; * Continuously guide the team on cleaning and organizing areas with a focus on laboratory safety; * Enter evaluated results, replicates, and additional analyses into the system (according to the respective business line), as well as record relevant information; * Submit laboratory material purchase requests in the system under supervision of the Senior Analyst or Coordination, if necessary; * Archive documents according to Quality training; * Use required PPE to safely perform tasks in compliance with laboratory safety standards; * Request corrective and preventive equipment maintenance from the Senior Analyst and/or Coordination, and, when necessary, perform periodic equipment maintenance following manufacturer recommendations and guidance from the Senior Analyst or Coordinator; * Segregate and dispose of waste. * Perform other related activities as needed or at the discretion of the supervisor. **Qualifications** ----------------- Essential Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Biology, Biomedicine, or related fields * Strong organizational and interpersonal skills * Intermediate English proficiency * Demonstrated commitment, communication skills, discipline, and efficiency in a professional environment Desirable Qualifications: * Experience in classical physicochemical analyses. * Solid knowledge and practical experience in classical inorganic physicochemical analyses, including techniques such as distillation, titration, colorimetric methods, and gravimetric methods. **Additional Information** -------------------------- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Saturdays will be scheduled on a rotating basis from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
João Silva
Indeed · HR
João Silva
Indeed · HR
