Metrology Scientist - Group Leader

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled, passionate, and motivated scientist to join our Quality Control (QC) Operations and Metrology team to support day-to-day operations of the QC Laboratory. This role will support equipment qualification/calibrations, manage vendors, and assist with building out further organizational tools for the QC Laboratory.  The position will be part of a technical operations team that aims to advance preclinical gene editing candidates into the clinic and works closely with IT, Operations, and internal/external quality control groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Quality Control Team/Lab and ensure that all state-of-the-art equipment is qualified, calibrated, and functioning to the expectations of the lab.
• Manage working relationships with various third-party equipment vendors. Schedule future calibrations and preventative maintenance for equipment within the QC Lab.
• Identify key consumables and supplies within QC Lab and maintain stock as needed.
• Maintain/organize all documentation generated for equipment/samples.
• Summarize results in presentations and technical reports.
• Track and trend temperature data for all controlled temperature storage units.
• Author and review equipment qualification reports, protocols, and other quality system documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Supports and monitors the performance of the team of employees
• May participate in new hire interviews
• Supports the on-boarding process of new employees
• Disseminate administrative communications
• Demonstrate and promote the company's vision
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Ensure coverage and performance for all shifts, and work duties
• Performs administrative tasks for team member growth and development
• Adeptly balance technical lab work with leadership responsibilities
• Foster morale and teamwork

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, or related field with 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Good Documentation Practices in a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment calibration and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and laboratory inventory management
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation including PCR, ELLA, Fragment Analyzer, lab freezers and refrigerators, biosafety cabinets, incubators, cell counters, and pipettes.
• Experience with LIMS, or other data management systems, and GxP Computer systems.
• Experience authoring, reviewing and approving documents in Electronic Document Management Systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Thorough attention to detail with the ability to critically analyze ideas, data, and reports.
• Strong communication skills and customer-centric approach when coordinating with scientists, vendors, and service providers.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative, solve problems, and drive tasks to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in quality assurance.
• Laboratory supervisor experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of ICH guidelines and FDA/EMA regulations.
• Knowledge of operational excellence and process improvement tools and methodologies including Lean and Six Sigma.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA are encouraged to apply

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Compensation: $45.00-$48.00 per hour based on education and experience

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.