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 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.
Job Description
The Facility Support Technician‘s primary responsibility is to support (non GxP) operations within the various laboratories on the client site. The main operation areas primarily cover all required Laboratory areas.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
* Decartoning of consumables and affixing of identifying labels as appropriate
* Movement of consumables into the facility to internal storage locations
* Preparation of equipment for washing and drying via a parts washer
* Preparation of equipment for sterilisation via an autoclave
* Performance of stock checks and restocking of consumables & chemicals to the required laboratories
* Delivery of clean equipment / kits to laboratories
* Perform Weekly & Monthly Autoclave cycles
* Daily equipment calibrations e.g. pH, weigh balance
* Delivery of items such as prepared solutions, chemicals, consumables to associated areas
* Collection, dessiccation and restocking of facility gowns and laboratory consumables
* Potential ad hoc requirement for waste management
* Collection of labware from laboratories for cleaning (e.g. glassware, 5L bioreactors etc.)
* Emptying of 5L Bioreactors in associated laboratories for movement to the Wash Areas
* Disposal of single use components
* Pre-wash soak (if required for label removal)
* Keeping work areas clean, organised, neat and tid.
* Compliance with the client sites OHS / QA Systems and regulatory requirements.
* Assisting in the development and implementation of continuous improvement project activities,
* Other duties as required
* Act in accordance with the Eurofins Code of Ethics, and all other relevant policies and procedures, as updated from time to time.
* All activities will be captured via electronic record systems that details the equipment and consumables (if applicable) used and adherence to specified method
Qualifications
* Laboratory Skills TAFE certificate / Diploma in an appropriate scientific field preferred
* Relevant exposure and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
* Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
* Familiarity and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Flexible, adaptable to changing priorities
* Passionate about quality and customer service
* Good communication skills both internally and externally. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams
* Ability to work independently, solve problems, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
* Competent Manual handling and ability to lift heavy goods/items (approx. 10-15kg)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND SUCCESS PROFILE:
* Builds Customer Allegiance
* Focus on Growth
* Job Knowledge
* Teamwork / Collaboration
* Interpersonal Skills
* Dependability
* Safety First Mindset
* Personal Development
* Problem Solving / Decision Making
Additional Information
All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.
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.