Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Australia and New Zealand is hiring a Full time Research Scientist role in Girraween, NSW. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Mon morning
  • Tue morning
  • Wed morning
  • Thu morning
  • Fri morning
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: $76,515 - $85,000 per year

SUMMARY OF POSITION AND OBJECTIVES:

The broad function of the Scientist within the relevant department is to ensure all work undertaken within the section is performed to a high standard and complies with current written procedures. Ensuring junior operators are trained and competent in relevant procedures and adequate resources are available to perform required work.

 

SAFETY

Eurofins Australia and New Zealand is committed to providing a safe working environment for all workers and has developed a safety governance policy to communicate the minimum expectation of safety systems to be implemented within each Business Line / Business Unit. It is an expectation that workers:

- Work in accordance to applicable Health and Safety legislation, regulations and Business Line / Business Unit OHS policy and relevant procedures, SOP, or documented guidance or instructions.

- Take all practical and reasonable steps to create and maintain a safe working environment for team members, contractors and all other persons, and report hazards, incidents, accidents and risks in accordance with procedure.

- Partake in all training and competency assessments required for their position and not conduct high risk tasks without being assessed as competent.

- Participate in site tasks and initiatives that support the continuous improvement of safety including; attending daily / weekly safety meetings, providing feedback, contributing to consultation and inspection requirements.

- Support and comply with the hazard/risk management processes, incident and accident reporting responsibilities and site safety requirements.

- Cease work if there is a reasonable concern that a hazard within their job is exposing them to a serious risk to their health or safety.

 

QUALITY

Eurofins Australia and New Zealand is committed to providing services of the highest quality at all time, it is an expectation that workers:

- Ensure that Quality Systems and Policies/Procedures implemented are adhered to and support the Head of Quality/Business Unit Manager to ensure continued compliance.

- Support the Head of Quality/Business Unit Manager on quality issues and quality improvements.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES:

- Perform all required analytical tests as per Eurofins ams test methods and procedures within the Department

- Carry out required project work/testing (drafting protocols and GLP reports) as directed by the Team Leader or SBU Manager.

- Perform all required analytical tests as per client methods.

- Reading and calculating results, including validations and project work.

- Perform confirmation tests to identify microbial isolates.

- Reviewing worksheet test results for accuracy and completeness.

- Data entry of results into eLIMS-BPT.

- As required, be involved in Culture collection and maintenance.

- Maintain a sound knowledge of new methodologies available for the testing of pharmaceutical, water and environmental samples.

- Perform administrative duties i.e. maintain records, ensuring all are up to date.

- As required, perform general housekeeping tasks, including sorting and archiving for retention samples which have finished their testing regime.

- Review, approve & authorize Test Reports, Certificates of Analysis and GLP reports.

- Raising and completing exceptions, including OOS investigations and CAPA’s etc.

- Equipment Usage: Basic laboratory equipment as required by the job role i.e.: microwave, incubators, drying oven, water bath, Bunsen burner, water filtration apparatus, balance, pH meter, autoclave, balance, pipettes and computers (word processing and spreadsheets) is a

requirement.

- Support the Quality Department with internal and external audits.

- Process and systems improvements: identify and implement any opportunities in streamlining processes, improving documentation, accounting and invoicing systems optimisations together with relevant parties.

- Act in accordance with the Eurofins Code of Ethics, and all other relevant policies and procedures, as updated from time to time.

- eLIMS-BPT worksheet scanning/archiving management

- Other duties as directed by management

 

EVOLUTION:

In a fast growing group employees are frequently being offered increased or changed responsibilities. This is an integral part of the role within Eurofins. As a result, the position duties and responsibilities of this position, and/or this position description may change from time to time at the discretion of Eurofins. In addition, the position may involve other duties and responsibilities that are not specifically included in this position description.

 

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL CRITERIA:

- Targets met as per the objectives/KPI defined in the PMR.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience in a GLP/GMP laboratory environment (preferably pharmaceutical microbiology)

- Relevant training and/or tertiary qualifications in Microbiology

- Experience with microbiology testing

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND SUCCESS PROFILE:

- Act with integrity at all times.

- Diligent with attention to detail

- High level of energy, sound judgement and a sense of urgency

- Efficiency with a great eye for detail and high level of accuracy

- Desire to continually learn and improve

- High degree of flexibility

- Strong organisational skills: able to prioritize, assign and execute tasks in high-pressure, fast paced environment

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

- Ability to be a hands-on hard worker and a ‘doer’ with a common sense approach

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

- Holidays: According to local legislation and Eurofins local internal rules. Peak periods of work, during which leave applications may be limited.

 

Expected salary: $76,515 - $85,000 AUD per year + Super