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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 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

Job Description

Eurofins Transplant Genomics Inc. (\"ETG\") is a molecular diagnostics company committed to improving organ transplant outcomes with non-invasive serial monitoring guided by biomarkers. ETG\'s product portfolio of both individual and combined whole blood gene expression and donor derived cell-free DNA testing iscapable of reliably ruling out subclinical kidney rejection and acute rejection in kidney transplant patients. In addition to kidney transplantation testing, our newest product for liver transplant patients is a blood-based biomarker assay designed to rule out rejection as immunosuppression therapy is optimized.

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs laboratory testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration of equipment, quality control procedures and is responsible for the validity of test results with a high level of proficiency and in accordance with Eurofins Transplant Genomics standard operating procedures.

Essential Job Duties:

• Examine samples for validity and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)
• Perform sample preparation steps which may include specimen pipetting with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Operate, calibrate and maintain all assigned laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality results
• Perform reagents and materials preparation for testing
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, reagents and materials needed for testing
• Document remedial action, troubleshooting, quality assurance activities and instrument maintenance
• Adhere to established processing timelines
• Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
• Retrieve and re-file samples for testing
• Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
• Aid laboratory personnel in cleaning duties
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab
• Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities ef iciently
• Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

BS or BA in biological, physical, chemical or clinical laboratory science.

Authorization to work in the Unites States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Willing to work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids.

Ability to work with automated and manual platforms.

Must possess skills required for aseptic techniques.

Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs.

Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in performing tests, documenting test results and maintaining patient, client, employee and laboratory business confidentiality.

Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

Analytical judgment, problem solving skills, accuracy and strong detail oriented.

1 year clinical laboratory experience in a CLIA certified laboratory with oversight from a Clinical and/or Medical Director in a regulated environmen