Quality Specialist

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Quality Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Applies GMP/GLP/ISO 17025 compliance standards in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
• Meets all quality and productivity metrics
• Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
• Maintains continuous learning to keep abreast of regulatory or industry standards as related to Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
• Identifies potential quality system improvements to maximize quality and productivity
• Performs internal laboratory audits and keeps management informed of identified findings
• Provides QA review and approvals as required
• Presents, prepares, or attends training programs as needed to satisfy regulatory requirements
• Possesses strong quality orientation and organizational skills
• Provides clear feedback
• Communicates (oral and written) effectively and shows attention to detail
• Keeps accurate records, follows instructions, and complies with company policies

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer skills; excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Technical laboratory skills.
• Strong team player
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain self-motivation
• Detail oriented
• Strong scientific background
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills in person.
• High level of professionalism; professional appearance as a client-interfacing ambassador of the company
• Strong customer-service orientation

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Work Areas: Quality Assurance