We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Lab Technician to join our Quality Control Operations team in Boxmeer. Quality Control Operations (QCO) is a dynamic team that supports all Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) of Animal Health in Boxmeer by performing all quality control tests in a timely manner. QCO is responsible for all physical, chemical, biological, and microbiological testing of vaccine and pharmaceutical finished products, antigens, raw materials, APIs, and primary packaging materials within Boxmeer. As a Lab Technician, you play an important role within the QCO team by ensuring that (Immunoassay) QC tests are performed with high quality in accordance with applicable GMP and safety guidelines, including conducting trend analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing and reporting immunoassay tests for production, stability, and/or batch release
- Complies with applicable regulations (GMP, EHS)
- Executes test optimization - Executing, drafting, and leading a simple change / Tier 1 change (method, new equipment, new tests, innovations) in collaboration with other departments, disciplines, and sites (acting as Change Manager in CMS).
- Provides laboratory technical support
- Contributes to the implementation of department?'wide improvement initiatives
- Collaborates with the IPT and provides guidance on product?'related GMP issues
- Communicates all important or critical observations to management to ensure proper and immediate assessment/action
- MPS activities, trainings, additional tasks, etc. Also influence the actual testing and reporting time of this role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science (BSc) or Master of Science (MSc) degree in Biochemistry, Biology or Molecular Biology or HBO/HLO
- Experience in laboratory techniques such as ELISA and other immunoassays is required
- Experience with working under GLP and GMP requirements is preferred
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and international team
- Proficient in Dutch and English is a mandatory requirement, both speaking and writing.
Additional Information
Working at PSS means working with highly motivated people with a can-do mentality. Our people work in an international environment, within an enthusiastic team and for an organization where there is sufficient room to develop further. Working together is extremely important to us and having fun in what you do is part of that! Our monthly team lunches, team activities and the hand out of awards to our colleagues are an example of this. We also offer:
- A responsible and challenging position within the team;
- Plenty of room for your own ideas and input;
- Specialist training and a range of opportunities for personal and professional development;
- Online preventive mental health platform;
- Flexible working hours;
- Good salary and benefits.
Working at PSS offers you the flexibility and personal touch of working in a medium sized and dynamic company, whilst also allowing you to benefit from having Eurofins as a parent company. Our ambitious growth plans provide ample opportunities for the motivated employees:
- Plenty of opportunities for growth;
- Varied work where you are in regular contact with other companies and scientists within the Eurofins group;
- A broad customer portfolio ensuring a lot of diversity in your work.
Would you like to know more? For questions regarding the position, please follow the link below 'I'm interested' in order to contact the hiring manager. Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.
About the Company
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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, 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 in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client' site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!