Eurofins Viracor BioPharma Services · 18 hours ago
Entomologist Supervisor
Lancaster, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEurofins Viracor BioPharma Services is an international life sciences company specializing in analytical testing services. The Entomologist Supervisor will lead FDA projects, oversee laboratory testing, and manage staff to ensure quality standards are met in insect identification and analysis.
Biotechnology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g. Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods
Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties
Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment
Registration of incoming samples (as needed), maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes
Enter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner
Experience in microscopy, plate reading, and insect fragments identification & quantification
Identification and classification of insect species and study its distribution pattern across various habitats in an effort to prevent spread of injurious species which can pose a threat to public health
Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded
Verify results and submit results to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely manner
Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to the supervisor
Execution – Review, update, approve, and submit FDA paperwork to imports client services team for each project
Lead FDA projects on spices, grains, vegetables, fruits, and seafood with an emphasis on extraneous matter testing and filth analysis
Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to coworkers. This includes 'intra' and 'inter' departmental employees
Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers
Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies
Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications and investigate to determine the possible root causes
Provide Leadership and manage/assist other staff members in the team
Reviews and modifies group schedules based on current and projected workloads and staffing
Prioritizes the activities of the groups to ensure key goals are achieved and customer service needs are addressed. Manage personnel schedules for staff
Ordering and Inventory control for lab supplies and equipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, or entomology; and equivalent directly related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions
Preferred
3-7 years laboratory experience in laboratory procedures, data analysis, computer operations, mathematics, and technical/business writing
Benefits
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
Company
Eurofins Viracor BioPharma Services
Eurofins Viracor BioPharma is a trusted provider of drug development solutions to pharmaceutical and contract research organizations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase