Associate Microbiologist I

**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 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 believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 62,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of over 900 laboratories in 62 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 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 million, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
**Job Description** Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- To demonstrate and promote the company vision
- To have regular attendance and observe punctuality
- To conduct routine microbiological analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines in a timely manner
- To ensure all quality control procedures are in place along with identifying and reporting any quality issues
- To observe good documentation practices in all laboratory records
- To use all laboratory equipment and software appropriately and safely for assigned tasks
- To be effective in planning assigned workload on a daily basis
- To work cohesively in a team environment. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members
- To maintain a clean and safe laboratory work environment
- To conduct all laboratory activities in a safe and efficient manner
- To complete all required training courses
- To perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications** Requirements and Qualifications**:

- Diploma in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science and relevant field.
- ITE certificate in relevant field.
- This is an entry level position.
- Looking for good attitude and willingness to learn.
- Fresh graduates with internship experience can be considered.
- Weekend work is required once trained.
- Interacts with operational personnel, scientific personnel, and department management.
- May work with potentially hazardous materials.
- Will be exposed to potential food allergens (ex. Milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc.).
- Overtime and weekend work as required.
- Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and standing at a bench top.
- Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
- Will be exposed to potential food allergens.

**Additional Information** What we offer**: As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our patients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career prospects. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

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