AddressCompany 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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Australia / New Zealand provides contract GMP testing to human and animal pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and complimentary medicine manufactures, 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. We operate out of sites in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, which are all GMP licensed by local regulators and are accredited to ISO 17025. In addition to the provision of world class analytical testing, the laboratories also provide consultative services to their clients made available by a team of highly qualified scientists.
The Facility Support Team Lead will be responsible for supervision and co-ordination of Eurofins insourced support staff who are conducting buffer and media preparation, as well as washing and equipment preparation services at our clients new GMP R & D facility located in Melbourne's CBD. You will work within a team of technicians to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner and procedures are adhered to. Training will be provided.
Reporting to our clients' R&D Facility Support Lead, the role will focus on:
- Supervision of the technicians undertaking buffer and media preparation.
- Day to day oversight of the solution preparation room, including preparation of buffer, media samples and delivery of samples.
- GMP oversight and sign off for buffer and media sample taking, in-situ testing and testing undertaken within the solution prep room.
- Stocking and re-ordering of consumables for operations.
- Completion of investigation reports, and participation in investigations in the event of issues with testing or test results.
- Day to day management of the SERVICE GROUP staff including task allocation, leave management etc.
- Maintaining compliance of GMP paper records, ensuring completion, appropriate storage and archiving
- Daily liaison with the R&D Facility Support Lead.
Qualifications
As an important role within Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing, the following selection criteria are essential for success:
- Previous GMP experience, 2 years +
- Laboratory Skills, Diploma in Microbiology or Degree qualified
- People Leadership / natural leader
About you:
- Very good understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment is essential.
- Willing to operate in a flexible manner and be able to switch priorities at short notice.
- Good team player, organised, accurate, and have strong documentation skills.
- Demonstrate problem solving in delivering process and analytical understanding.
- Ability to quickly learn new processes.
- Overall, a great communicator liaising with the many stakeholders
Additional Information
Please note: Current Eurofins employees should first speak with their Business Unit Manager before submitting an application for this position.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your resume and a cover letter that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.
This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.
