LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Description

Job Summary: Performs analytical techniques and support activities, ensuring organization, safety, and integrity, while guiding assistants and interns. Key Highlights: 1. Performs analytical steps and supports laboratory quality control. 2. Communicates with teams and organizes the work environment. 3. Provides guidance to assistants and interns. **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 the environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, and the medicines you trust, Eurofins works with the world’s largest companies to ensure that the products they supply are safe, their ingredients authentic, and their labeling accurate. Eurofins believes it is the global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic testing, as well as agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the world’s leading independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced materials science, and clinical trial support. In just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes, France, to over 50,000 staff in a network of more than 900 independent companies across over 50 countries, operating over 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of substances and biological products, as well as innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, positioning itself as one of the leading emerging global players in specialized clinical diagnostic testing. In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenue of EUR 5.4 billion and ranks among Europe’s top-performing stocks over the past 20 years. **Job Description** Perform the analytical techniques described in company procedures, as well as support activities (glassware washing, preparation of solutions and standards, segregation and disposal of waste), meeting deadlines, maintaining organization, and safeguarding the safety and integrity of all personnel. **Responsibilities:** * Perform various analytical steps, including weighing and homogenization, for example; * Guide assistants and interns; * Communicate with the registration department (Login) regarding samples under processing; * Conduct proficiency testing assays under Analyst supervision; * Report any routine issues or material requirements to Analysts or Coordination; * Organize the laboratory for material preparation (solutions, buffers, culture media, standard solutions), temperature checks, and verification of solution and reagent expiry dates; * Enter information into the system (according to the respective business line); * Archive documents per Quality training requirements; * Request corrective and preventive equipment maintenance from Analysts and/or Coordination; * Segregate and dispose of waste. * Perform other related tasks as needed or at the discretion of the supervisor. **Qualifications** **Behavioral Competencies:** Commitment, strong communication and interpersonal skills, organization, discipline, proactivity, dynamism, punctuality, flexibility, and agility. **Required Education:** Completed technical course. **Additional Education:** Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree is a plus. **Technical Knowledge:** Knowledge relevant to the field of expertise (Chemistry, Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology) and associated activities. **Additional Information** **Benefits That Care For You:** * **Comprehensive Health Care:** Health and dental insurance plans with reputable providers in the market. * **Wellhub (GymPass):** Access to gyms, online classes, therapies, nutritionists, and other wellness services. * **PsyMeet:** Online therapy platform for emotional health support. * **Training and Development Programs:** Access to e-learning platforms, Eurofins Academy, and other professional development models. * **Educational Partnership Program:** Partnerships with renowned institutions for undergraduate, graduate, and language courses, offering special conditions for employees. * **Welcome Kit:** Special welcome on the first day, with items thoughtfully selected to make your arrival more welcoming. * And more.