Company Description
Eurofins is the world leader in the bio/pharmaceutical testing market. With over €5.3billion in annual revenues and 55,000 employees across 900 sites in50 countries, Eurofins is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries and to governments.
The Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) Group is the largest network of harmonized bio/pharmaceutical GMP product testing laboratories worldwide. Eurofins BPT provides comprehensive CMC laboratory services for the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. The service portfolio supports all stages of the drug development process and all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing, including method development, microbiology, process validation and quality control.
Job Description
Job Summary: Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (US) is seeking an entry level Packaging Scientist to join their Medical Device Package Testing team ins Lancaster, PA. This individual will have the opportunity to operate mechanical testing equipment to evaluate medical devices, components, and materials for safety, efficacy, and quality.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Execute test methods and protocols in the evaluation of medical devices, components, and materials.
- Able to read and comprehend company procedures, packaging specifications and drawings, industry test methods, technical literature.
- Able to work with vendors to design and fabricate custom test fixtures as necessary
- Able to seek out information from external sources in order to expand knowledge base.
- Able to organize and clearly write technical reports, and to communicate well with individuals at all levels of the organization, and with customers.
- Able to program and use computer controlled laboratory equipment.
- Assist with testing equipment calibration and maintenance.
- Maintain a clean testing center
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering preferred
- Knowledge of ASTM, ISTA, and ISO package performance test methods, preferred
- Knowledge of vibration, shock and compression test theory and equipment preferred
- Knowledge of bubble emission and seal strength testing.
- Basic understanding of good laboratory practices.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
