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.
Job Description
A Certification Scientist handles routine tasks and approvals to support Certification reviews and data management initiatives. They will work and maintain database software systems, and can work with limited supervision to support updates, maintain data quality, and execute data verification initiatives according to specific business rules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
Under direction, supports review and activities and approvals per client rules such as but not limited to:
Identifies and executes tasks and next steps defined by established processes.
Completes and submits work for review to meet deadlines.
Executes approvals following approved process and approved set of rules.
Engages with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders following business rules and communicates information requests in a very clear, timely, and succinct manner.
Completes first drafts of data reviews, analysis of progress, and tracks and submits for review and compilation by supervisor, project leader, and/or colleagues.
Reviews documentation for accuracy and compliancefollowing established business rules.
Identifies gaps and/or missing information and communicates to appropriate contact.
Maintains and updates documentation as required.
Works within specialized software systems
Contributes to process improvement initiatives.
Collaborates and communicates with project leaders, colleagues, and subject matter experts within organization effectively.
Collaborates with internal and external resources to find solutions.
Ensures appropriate and timely communication of key information among team, project leader, and supervisor.
Establishes and maintains professional rapport with colleagues.
Follows SOPs and best practices under minimal supervision.
Participates in meetings and conference calls
Reads and responds to emails, phone calls in a timely manner.
Maintains documentation, organizes computer and hard copy files for corporate records and sharing.
Keeps updated and educated on relevant news, literature, and findings in the industry.
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Seeks out information/facilities to get the job completed.
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
Reports to lab as needed to support on-site product certification, laboratory, and food product and process development work as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in food science/technology, engineering, science, quality, data science or related field. Work experience may be substituted for education.
Data management and compliance experience a plus.
Previous science based technician support is a plus.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as database applications
Ability to execute multiple assignments/ tasks
Ability to build rapport with project stakeholders
Ability to maintain a mindset focused on continuous improvement
Knowledge of food and supplement regulations (FDA, CFR, Labeling, Nutrition) would be an asset
Database experience a plus
Additional Information
Employees must be in commutable distance to come into the lab if needed.
Reports to lab as needed to support on-site product certification, laboratory, and food product and process development work as needed.
Shift:On-Call, Monday- Friday
Pay Rate: Starting at $25/Hr.
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 is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
