Microbiologist

About Eurofins Scientific

Eurofins Scientific is a leading international life sciences organization delivering extensive analytical testing services to diverse industries to promote safety, health, and sustainability. Serving major global clients, Eurofins ensures the safety and authenticity of food, water, medicines, and other products through an extensive network of laboratories worldwide. The company excels in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, cosmetic testing, genomics, forensics, advanced material sciences, and contract research. Having grown massively over 35 years to 950 labs in 57 countries with 65,000 staff, Eurofins offers over 200,000 analytical methods to verify product safety, identity, and purity and generated EUR 6.9 billion revenues in 2024.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, quality, health and safety standards within the laboratory setting.
• Conduct microbiological analyses on both routine and specialized samples following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and client criteria within required holding times and turnaround times.
• Prepare culture media, reagents, and other supplies adhering to quality benchmarks.
• Operate and service laboratory instruments to ensure proper performance and longevity.
• Adhere strictly to laboratory quality management systems such as GLP, ISO 17025, and SINGLAS standards.
• Carry out internal quality control tasks promptly and efficiently.
• Participate in proficiency testing and inter-laboratory comparisons to validate capabilities.
• Support method validation and verification processes, as well as continuous improvement projects assigned by senior technical staff.
• Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory inspections to maintain compliance.
• Practice aseptic techniques and follow biosafety protocols consistently.
• Ensure the cleanliness and order of the laboratory and equipment via regular and scheduled housekeeping activities.
• Manage laboratory inventory carefully to minimize waste and maintain adequate stock levels.
• Report problems, concerns, or operational challenges to senior microbiologists or management promptly.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by senior microbiology leadership or lab management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Possess a degree in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• Hold at least one year of post-internship relevant laboratory experience.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Be flexible and adept at adapting to changes in schedules, operational needs, and emergent requirements on short notice.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Have solid analytical abilities and comprehension of scientific documentation.

Additional Information

Employee Benefits: Eurofins is committed to the growth and wellbeing of its workforce, offering competitive remuneration, thorough training programs, and promising career advancement opportunities within a dynamic and expanding company.

Data Privacy: During recruitment, Eurofins collects and manages personal data with full transparency and adherence to data protection laws.

Eurofins Mechem promotes equal opportunity employment policies.