Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, 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 for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.
In 2018, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 47 countries, employing about 45.000 staff.
Eurofins stands for a conception of clinical diagnostics entirely focused on excellence, innovation and technological investment. Eurofins clinical diagnostics offers testing services in all medical specialties.
As a central element in healthcare, clinical diagnostics contributes to every stage of patient care: predisposition, prevention, diagnostics, treatment monitoring and prognosis.
With hundreds of thousands of clinical diagnostics tests performed every day, the laboratories of the clinical diagnostics division strive to ensure that every patient, wherever he or she lives, has access to the most specialized and most innovative techniques for diagnosis, monitoring and therapeutic adjustment. Our logistics expertise and our daily sample collection and delivery network, guarantee perfect continuity in the provision of care while ensuring the same standard of quality and access to innovation across all the regions we serve.
Job Description
Microbiology Technologist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists in leading the day to day activities within the microbiology department
Provides technical expertise on microbiology testing methods including organism identification and culturing of multiple microbes
Following prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within the microbiology laboratory specialties, calculating the results of the tests performed as necessary,
Communicated directly with the head of the microbiology department to ensure departmental testing quality is maintained as expected
Ability to design and execute studies
Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department
Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any laboratory analyzers or equipment
Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management personnel when appropriate
Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated
Ability to interface with internal and external customers including physicians, client quality assurance, and executive directors
Collect and analyze data for scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations
Proactively searches for process improvements, preventative actions, and opportunities to increase efficiency
Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
Utilizes laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report PM600003588patient results
Training of new microbiology staff to their responsibilities and the function of the microbiology department
Comfortable in interacting with inspectors (regulatory bodies; clients)
Active participation in QMS program: Specimen investigations and investigation summaries.
Collect and analyze data for scientific publications, abstract, and presentations
Supports Eurofins CTX's business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
In order to meet Eurofins CTX's quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet basic expectations of Eurofins CTX's quality management system including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training,good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's or Masters degree in microbiology or a related laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum 1or moreyears of relevant experience inmicrobiology laboratory testing or in microbiology related research
Familiar withmicrobial organism identification,colony morphology identification, gram staining and an understanding of the BD Phoenix System
Complete fundamental understanding of testing theory, sample requirements, ability to collect information and compose intelligent specimen investigation and summaries
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
Knowledge of the principles of microbiology, chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical technology
Skill in the use of medical laboratory equipment
Capable of data analytics
Strong communication skills and analytical thinking
Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations and records of tests results
Potential Envrionmental Factors:
This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins CTX's Safety and Exposure procedures. This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.
For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet.
Additional Information
Position is full-time working 1st shiftTuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00am to 7:30pm,with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Tucson, AZ 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 is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
