Scientific Officer

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. 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 BioPharma Product Testing Australia / New Zealand provides contract GMP testing to human and animal pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and complimentary medicine manufacturers, as well as an extensive range of SPF and other cosmetics testing, both in-vitro and in-vivo in accordance with a range of local and international standards. The range of testing includes microbiological and chemistry on raw materials, in process and finished products, complemented by product formulation services.

Operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, this ultra-modern contract-testing laboratory is seeking a Scientific Officer with sound organizational skills for an immediate start. Accredited with the TGA and APVMA, the high-tech facilities encompass a broad range of analytical equipment primarily used in the Pharmaceutical, Veterinary and Bioanalytical sectors.

The successful candidates will be self-motivated and capable of hitting the ground running in a fast-paced, friendly environment, ready to provide support and practical knowledge to a dedicated team of like-minded professionals. Candidates must be familiar with GMP and possess the ability to manage the day-to-day running of sample receipt in a busy contract testing laboratory.

The position relies heavily on excellent communication / client liaison skills, sound scientific and organizational skills, with required experience in LIMS and other software packages. The Scientific Officer duties include:

• Sample receipt
• Logging samples into eLims
• Client and lab staff liaison
• Review and registration of incoming chemicals and materials
• Facility and equipment maintenance and calibrations
• Cleaning and other QC laboratory support including disposal of completed samples

Experience in small equipment calibrations (ie Balances, Pipettes) will be highly regarded as well as exceptional customer service skills.

Qualifications:

• At a minimum, a TAFE certificate in Chemistry, Analytical Science or a related discipline is essential
• Demonstrable experience working within the industry in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team with minimal supervision to tight timelines
• A strong commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines under pressure

Imperative to the successful operations of this highly respected testing facility is a strict understanding and adherence to the cGMP quality system, consideration of time-sensitive workloads and the accurate and thorough recording of all results, activities and deviations encountered during the varying stages of analysis.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.