Microbiologist

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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the network of Eurofins companies. Eurofins:
Testing for Life

Group's key figures are approx. 7.0 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 65,000 staff.

When you join the EAS Group, you’ll become part of a network of laboratories that prioritizes the execution of top‑tier scientific studies. With access to specialized equipment and best‑in‑class instrumentation, you will collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors to rapidly build upon your existing skill set.

Location: EAS Easton, MD. The largest EAS laboratory with more than 100 scientists servicing multiple portfolios is the center for our biological, toxicology, chemistry, and environmental fate contract research for North America. Successful candidates would be part of a large diverse team collaborating to deliver high quality research to key markets. Located on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, this historic small town has high quality of life with easy access to major cities like Washington, DC, Baltimore and Annapolis.

• Preparing and performing bacteriological and mycology testing on various materials and matrices following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and in accordance with test guidelines.
• Routine inspection and performance verification of laboratory equipment, media, and microorganisms.
• Ability to develop and write microbiology SOPs for use in GLP studies, including experience working with quality teams in training and audits of microbiological studies.
• Record data and results accurately and legibly on all documents.
• Technical report writing including text, tables, graphs, and diagrams.
• Follow and perform process qualifications and validations for procedures and/or equipment.
• Execute projects as assigned, demonstrate ability to adapt to changing laboratory needs and requirements.
• Serve as point of contact for internal and external customers.
• Provide guidance and training to technical staff on the proper conduct of study assignments.
• Perform data analysis, first level and peer review of data.
• Work with independence on studies and assignments following training and approval to perform.
• Practice proper sterility procedures, including handling and disposal of samples and biohazardous waste.

• Proficiency in microbial analysis using aseptic technique: sample preparation, media preparation, solution preparation, plate reading, growth and sterility testing.
• 5+ years’ experience working in GLP, GMP and/or ISO environments.
• Advanced graduate degree in Microbiology.
• Experience with FDA and/or EPA regulatory submissions including data package generation and report submission.
• Knowledge of Pesticide, Biocide (disinfectant), Microbe and other OECD principles.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient in data analysis, especially statistical evaluations using comparison test and non‑linear regression analyses.

• B.S. degree in microbiology with at least 5+ years of hands‑on research experience with microbiological analysis. Candidates with M.S. degree will be given preference.
• Documented evidence of ability to have worked independently in a GLP laboratory on study design, data generation, and report writing.
• Ability to prepare media, chemical solutions and provide supporting calculations.
• Knowledg…