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Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America is hiring for Scientist Jobs in Microbiology at its Portage, Michigan site. This opportunity is ideal for professionals exploring Eurofins Scientific careers, seeking impactful life science jobs, and looking for rewarding jobs in the United States of America. In this role, you will perform advanced laboratory operations, follow strict GMP/GLP standards, and help ensure the safety, authenticity, and quality of biological products. You will also collaborate with leading scientists across a global network, making it an excellent step forward for anyone aiming to grow their biology career.
Company Overview
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company operating over 900 laboratories in 54 countries with 58,000 staff. Eurofins specializes in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, providing over 200,000 analytical methods. The companyโs mission is to make life safer, healthier, and more sustainable while offering outstanding opportunities for biology careers and scientist jobs worldwide.
Job Details:ย
Job Title: Scientist: Microbiology
Location: Portage, MI
Job Description
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Performs laboratory operations with good dexterity, good laboratory techniques, and high degree of accuracy and precision
- Prepares reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures
- Documents testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely
- Understands and performs calculations as required by test methods
- Understands and utilizes computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation
- Reads and understands analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOPs
- Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires; works overtime and/or adjusts working hours when necessary to meet client requirements
- Trains others in laboratory procedures
- Performs laboratory maintenance
- Communicates with vendors and repair personnel
- Performs laboratory work on weekends and holidays on a rotating basis with other members of the department
- Due to the size of the site, employees are required to flex into positions and activities outside their normally assigned duties as workload requires and as trained. These activities require working in all departments including QA, microbiology, chemistry, and general support for laboratory operations.
Qualifications for Scientist Jobs
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related degree concentration, and some laboratory experience
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information for Scientist Jobs
Position is full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Portage, MI, are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent full-time benefit,s including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
