Electron Microscopist- Resin Sectioning

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services

Electron Microscopist- Resin Sectioning

Lancaster, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    **** This role requires hands on TEM and Resin Sectioning experience ****

    • Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
    • Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
    • Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
    • Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
    • Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
    • Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
    • Performs laboratory operations with good dexterity, good laboratory technique, and high degree of accuracy and precision
    • Perform/review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures.
    • Perform routine, non-routine and complex analyses; instrumental analyses; including calibration and troubleshooting/repair of instruments independently
    • Review/Document testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements - striving to minimize errors
    • Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods
    • Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation
    • Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's
    • Demonstrate technical writing skills and initiate/support completing investigations
    • Demonstrate desire to learn independently, including new analytical techniques and non - routine analyses
    • Demonstrate leadership qualities including;
      • Effective communication
      • Display confidence
      • Demonstrate motivation and take initiative
      • Follow through on assignments
      • Process/review data, generate/review reports, and evaluate data
      • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
      • Independently seek out work
      • Perform laboratory maintenance if required
      • Support and drive LEAN initiatives
      • Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires
      • Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
      • Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace
      • Performs other duties as assigned
      • Communicates effectively with client staff members
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology or other related degree concentration
    • Ability to work in the US without immediate or potential future sponsorship
    • Three years industry experience in electron microscopy techniques, such as sample preparation for TEM and ultra-microtomy
    • Resin embedding, sectioning, and grid staining
    • Strong computer, scientific and organizational skills.
    • Detail oriented and ability to follow lengthy instructions. Possess fine motor skills. Ability to learn new techniques and instrumentation.

    Additional preferences:

    • Electron Microscopy Biological Certificate of Achievement
    • CEMT- Certified Electron Microscopy Technologist

    Additional Information

    Working schedule will be Full-Time, First Shift, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 25% travel may be required. This position is NOT remote.

    What we Offer:

    • 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

    Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.