Raman (Hand-Held) Testing Laboratory Analyst

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 agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 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.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The hand-held Raman testing laboratory analysts in the Analytical Quality Control Operations (AQCO) organization will serve as a technical resource to execute material identification test method validations and transfers, to support installation of hand-held Raman applications in Quality Control testing labs and materials receipt areas.  The hand-held Raman testing analyst has primary responsibility for executing approved protocols for method validation and transfer, generating the data necessary to complete studies, training analysts in receiving laboratories, and participating in investigations of protocol deviations or protocol execution issues.  The analyst may also participate in generating documentation, including methods, protocols, reports and change controls in support of these activities. The hand-held Raman testing analyst should have familiarity with basic laboratory operations and must be capable of operating in a cGMP laboratory environment.

 

• Execute approved protocols for method validation and transfer, with accurate documentation of execution steps and data in an electronic notebook or other electronic execution system.
• Provide hands-on training and oversight to receiving laboratories before and during method transfers, including troubleshooting for execution difficulties.
• Assist with investigations into protocol or method execution errors or difficulties in successful testing.
• Author methods, protocols, and reports to support new materials or transfer existing methods to new laboratories.
• Technically review validation or transfer data generated by other analysts.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related physical sciences field, or at least 1-3 years of laboratory experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory.
• Fundamental knowledge of requirements in a cGMP environment.
• Effective communication and self-management
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a cross-functional, interdisciplinary team environment
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Additional Skills/ Preferences:

• Experience using Electronic Laboratory Notebooks and electronic document repositories.
• Prior experience with Raman spectroscopic testing

• The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
• May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN  are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• 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
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• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

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