Medical Technologist

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 discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research 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 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 65,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 950 laboratories in 59 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.9 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

• Duties include working in pre-analytical, analytical, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation, technical validation and inventory management.
• Operates and maintains sophisticated instruments and equipment used in the laboratory.
• Able to properly set up, calibrate, maintain, operate and shut down the analytical instruments.
• Perform all procedures in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with all requirements of the Laboratory Safety Manual.
• Ensure that “critical value” is reported and received by appropriate personnel as well as resolve queries from customers.
• Maintains competence in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing is accurate, timely and meets customer needs.
• Perform phlebotomy and onsite screening support as required.
• Any other duties as assigned by Laboratory Manager.

Medical Technologists may be assigned to work and/or specialise in the following disciplines:

• Molecular diagnostics – study and techniques used to identify and analyse nucleic acids such as DNA, RNA or proteins at a molecular level for diagnosis of a particular disease or condition.
• Clinical biochemistry - analysis of body fluids such as blood and urine to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases by interpreting the level of different chemicals in samples.
• Haematology – the study of blood cells and their formation in health and disease, and investigating coagulation factors and disorders.
• Immunology - the study of the body's immune systems, functions and disorders and its analysis.
• Serology - the study of blood serum for diagnostic identification of antibodies.
• Microbiology - culturing and identifying micro-organisms and determining antibiotic susceptibility.

PREFERRED PROFILE:

• Able to work independently as well as a team.
• Good general health and no colour blindness.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity and a professional attitude.
• Ability to do detailed work and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Perform shift duties as required.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc in Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ of clinical laboratory experience preferred

What we offer: As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our patients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career prospects. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

Your data: 

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Eurofins Clinical Diagnostic is an Equal Opportunities Company.