Company Description
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Columbia, LLC (formerly EAG Laboratories) offers the pharmaceutical industry an analytically focused CRO with deep experience in method development, program design and complex study execution. A true development CRO, we deliver comprehensive CMC analytical support including multi-disciplinary, multi-technique analytical method development and validation, complete stability program management and in-depth extractables and leachables expertise—plus in-house custom synthesis and cGMP radiolabeling services. Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Columbia also offers specialized materials testing to support supply chain and packaging initiatives, and the full range of environmental fate, metabolism and toxicology studies required to evaluate a pharmaceutical’s potential environmental impact.
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.
Job Description
Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Technician to join our team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Technician position is a temporary, summer only, entry-level position involved in day-to-day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed procedures (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.)
Responsibilities include:
- Generates data from a variety of laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation such as but not limited to, pH, analytical balance, sample preparation, etc.
- Participates in studies as directed. Completes the necessary tasks associated with projects in designated areas.
- Carries out routine experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements as defined by protocol, method, and standard operating procedures.
- Maintains clean laboratory conditions which include, but is not limited to, cleaning glassware, emptying trash, mopping floors, etc.
- Adheres to schedule according to Eurofins or contracting organization’s timetable and follows daily or weekly routines necessary to ensure on-time delivery.
- Performs work in accordance with CGMP and/or GLP principals and standard operating procedures.
- Completes documentation legibly, timely, and accurately according to all regulatory requirements. Maintains and completes equipment log books. Appropriately documents all movement of materials during process of receipt, transfer, disposal, or archiving and distributes those documents as required.
- Communicates effectively and regularly with supervisor regarding timelines, project completion, and any issues that may arise.
- Depending on area of assignment, is likely to be responsible for calibration of analytical instruments, maintaining storage units, maintaining lab supplies, and ensuring that equipment is available and in good working order.
- Depending on area of assignment, may be required to move/transfer materials from one department to another; check-in/out materials as requested by study personnel; and examine materials received/delivered for safety, accuracy of shipment, and viability of content.
- May assist in quality check of spreadsheets and other data.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Knowledge of basic office equipment (computers, printers, faxes, copiers, etc.).
- Solid organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written, oral, diagram, or scheduled instructions.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel is required. Knowledge of Word and PowerPoint is highly desirable
- Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of this position.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- High School diploma or equivalent
- College lab class experience is preferred
- Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship
- Must live within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO
Additional information
Position is part-time with overtime as needed. Candidates who live within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO 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 USA BioPharma Services is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
