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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.
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About Eurofins Discovery
The Eurofins Discovery team was built by bringing together the market-leading discovery expertise of Panlabs (acquired in 2012 from Ricerca), Cerep (acquired in 2013), EMD Millipore's Discovery & Development Solutions business (acquired from Merck KGaA in 2014), Villapharma Research (acquired in 2017), DiscoverX (acquired 2017), Selcia Drug Discovery (acquired 2018) and Calixar (acquired 2023). With over 600 people in eight operational sites worldwide: St. Charles, MO (USA), Fremont, CA (USA), San Diego, CA (USA), Essex (UK), Celle Lvescault (France), Lyon (France), Taipei (Taiwan), and Murcia (Spain) our global team offers the high quality, reliable solutions and support our clients depend on to advance their drug discovery programs. Combining our broad, high quality, industry leading drug discovery products & services portfolios together enables us to support our global clients with one of the industrys largest and broadest portfolios.
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 About Eurofins Discovery The Eurofins Discovery team was built by bringing together the market-leading discovery expertise of Panlabs (acquired in 2012 from Ricerca), Cerep (acquired in 2013), EMD Millipore's Discovery & Development Solutions business (acquired from Merck KGaA in 2014), Villapharma Research (acquired in 2017), DiscoverX (acquired 2017), Selcia Drug Discovery (acquired 2018) and Calixar (acquired 2023). With over 600 people in eight operational sites worldwide: St. Charles, MO (USA), Fremont, CA (USA), San Diego, CA (USA), Essex (UK), Celle Lvescault (France), Lyon (France), Taipei (Taiwan), and Murcia (Spain) our global team offers the high quality, reliable solutions and support our clients depend on to advance their drug discovery programs. Combining our broad, high quality, industry leading drug discovery products & services portfolios together enables us to support our global clients with one of the industrys largest and broadest portfolios.
For more details, please visit Roles And Responsibilities - Develop and implement software solutions to automate laboratory processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in research activities.
- Execute IT projects, including the deployment of new systems, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring they meet research needs and compliance standards.
- Provide technical support and training to research staff on laboratory software, hardware, and automation tools, ensuring optimal use and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
- Collaborate with research teams to understand their IT needs, translating scientific requirements into functional and technical specifications and solutions.
- Maintain and administer laboratory information management systems (LIMS), laboratory instrumentation, from a software and infrastructure perspective, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in IT and scientific research, evaluating and recommending tools and technologies that can enhance research capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards, implementing and maintaining appropriate cybersecurity measures.
- Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for the procurement, maintenance, and support of IT equipment and services.
- Document IT procedures, configurations, and standards, contributing to the knowledge base and facilitating knowledge transfer within the organization.
Qualifications - Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, Information Technology, bioinformatics, or related field.
- Minumum 3-5 years of proven experience in IT roles within a scientific research or laboratory environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
- Experience in providing support and troubleshooting infrastructure and software issues in a lab environment, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and customer service. Strong activity management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with laboratory information management systems, instruments and scientific data management.
- Strong proficiency in scripting languages relevant for laboratory automation such as R Script, VBScript, or Python.
- Good understanding of software engineering, network infrastructure, and database management.
- Basic knowledge of .NET and/or Java programming.
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
- Proactive Problem Solver: Demonstrates a resourceful and innovative approach to identifying and resolving complex issues and challenges, utilizing critical thinking skills to overcome obstacles. Works efficiently under pressure, effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Confident and Independent: Assumes ownership of initiatives, displaying a self-assured and decisive attitude in making independent decisions.
- Skilled Relationship Builder: Cultivates strong connections with individuals at all organizational levels, employing excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively convey ideas, gain support, and foster collaboration.
- Highly Organized and Analytical: Exhibits meticulous attention to detail, demonstrating exceptional analytical and organizational skills. Possesses the ability to comprehend the broader context while working within a diverse and multicultural team.
- Adaptability in Dynamic Environments: Thrives in fast-paced and evolving settings, adept at managing ambiguity and embracing change. Remains flexible and resilient in the face of shifting priorities and challenges.
- Occasional travel to Eurofins facilities worldwide, including weekends.
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The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA 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
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