Laboratory Technician in Microbiology 80-100% (m/f/d)

Company Description

You are looking for an exciting challenge, want to get involved and make a difference, then you are exactly right here!

To support our team, we are looking for you immediately or by arrangement as a Laboratory Technician in Microbiology 80-100% (m/f/d)

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company offering a unique range of analytical testing services for customers from various industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat, the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the largest companies in the world to ensure that the products they deliver are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and the labeling is correct. Eurofins is convinced that the company is a global leader in testing food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products as well as CRO services in the field of agrosciences. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced materials science, and supporting clinical trials.

In just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from a laboratory in Nantes, France, to over 58,000 employees in a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 54 countries with more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products as well as innovative services in the field of clinical diagnostic testing as one of the world's leading emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostic testing.

As part of our experienced and open laboratory team, you support microbiological analyses of food, feed, and drinking water samples. You appreciate the varied activity profile and contribute with a high degree of personal responsibility.

Job Description

In your new position, you are responsible for the following main tasks:

• You perform microbiological, molecular biological, and biochemical examinations on food, surface, and water samples.
• You carry out PCR rapid methods, ELISA rapid tests, and MALDI-TOF MS analyses.
• You take on equipment responsibilities including inspection and maintenance.
• You conduct laboratory ring trials.
• Depending on prior experience, you support the validation of new methods, customer projects, and quality management tasks.

Qualifications

For this position, you bring the following skills and knowledge:

• You have successfully completed a qualifying education in biology and have already gained practical experience in microbiological analytics, preferably in food analytics (≥ 6 months).
• You are an absolute team player who wants to contribute with a high level of responsibility and personal commitment.
• You are experienced in using PCs and preferably also laboratory information systems (LIMS).
• You have good to very good German language skills (C1 level).

Additional Information

The conditions and what else we offer you:

• You have a 40-hour week at 100% with core working hours from 08:00 – 20:00.
• You take on about one weekend shift per month.
• An engaged, helpful, and open team looks forward to welcoming you.
• You benefit from our annual training opportunities as well as the usual benefits such as free drinks and fresh fruits/snacks.

In addition, we offer you a challenging, varied, and attractive activity in a successful, growing, internationally active, publicly listed company.

If we have aroused your interest, then apply today using our online form via the button "Apply now!" and submit all documents as well as salary expectations. All information on the handling of your personal data can be found on our homepage.

For further information, Livia Hostettler or Milena Minder are happy to assist you at +41 62 858 71 00.

More information about Eurofins Scientific AG can be found at www.eurofins.ch

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