What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate II position at Eurofins?
Company Description
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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Employee performs tasks that contribute to research, product development, or product testing. Will carry out job function with a reasonably high degree of guidance from a supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execution of experiments and reporting of results.
- Keeps appropriate notes and records compliant with quality system.
- Will help plan experiments
- Analyzes data and writes reports based on experimental work
- Maintains lab equipment and supplies as necessary.
- Works on problems of moderate scope
- Seeks out and leads collaborative efforts
- May be required to supervise new employees and Associate Scientist I
Qualifications
- Typically require a BA/BS; degree - often in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Technology or Life Sciences and 3-5 years of industry experience or MS.
- Basic knowledge in a specialized area, such as Chemistry, that requires a grasp of theories, involved practices and precedents
- Typically will have some practical experience in laboratory experimentation
CORE ELEMENTS REQUIRED
- Agility
- Analytical Skills
- Continuous Learning
- Creativity/Innovation
- Enthusiasm/Motivated
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Scientific Acumen
- Planning/Organization
- Problem Solving
- Quality
- Teamwork
Additional Information
- 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 a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
