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Technical Fellow Microbiology
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Eurofins
Lancaster, PA (In Person)
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Company DescriptionEurofins 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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job DescriptionThe Technical Fellow - Microbiology is the senior technical leader for microbiology. This role sets technical direction, standards, and decisions to ensure consistent, high-quality, and compliant services. They drive standardization, build technical expertise, and support business growth. This position is intended to lead technical direction across the organization, influence standards and capabilities enterprise-wide, and guide senior technical staff (not responsible for daily lab operations). Some major focus areas of the Technical Fellow are as follows: 1. Standardization & QualityEnsure consistent testing methods, data interpretation, and reportingReduce variability across teamsSupport troubleshooting and continuous improvement2. Regulatory & StrategyTranslate FDA, ISO, and USP requirements into clear actionsAnticipate industry changes and adapt technical strategiesSupport growth areas like sterilization, cleaning, and disinfection3. Talent & ExpertiseBuild and develop SME capabilitiesDefine skill expectations and training prioritiesReduce reliance on single experts4. GovernanceServe as the escalation point for complex technical issuesProvide clear, binding technical decisionsQualificationsRequiredAdvanced degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field (preferred)12-15+ years of experience in medical device microbiologyDeep expertise in:
Sterility, bioburden, and endotoxin testingSterilization processes (Steam & EO preferred)Reprocessing, cleaning, and disinfection validationStrong working knowledge of FDA, ISO, and USP frameworksDemonstrated experience as a technical authority influencing senior technical professionalsPreferredExperience in contract testing or services environmentExperience defining technical standards across multiple teams or sitesExperience supporting regulatory submissions and auditsAdditional InformationThe position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable range of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job DescriptionThe Technical Fellow - Microbiology is the senior technical leader for microbiology. This role sets technical direction, standards, and decisions to ensure consistent, high-quality, and compliant services. They drive standardization, build technical expertise, and support business growth. This position is intended to lead technical direction across the organization, influence standards and capabilities enterprise-wide, and guide senior technical staff (not responsible for daily lab operations). Some major focus areas of the Technical Fellow are as follows: 1. Standardization & QualityEnsure consistent testing methods, data interpretation, and reportingReduce variability across teamsSupport troubleshooting and continuous improvement2. Regulatory & StrategyTranslate FDA, ISO, and USP requirements into clear actionsAnticipate industry changes and adapt technical strategiesSupport growth areas like sterilization, cleaning, and disinfection3. Talent & ExpertiseBuild and develop SME capabilitiesDefine skill expectations and training prioritiesReduce reliance on single experts4. GovernanceServe as the escalation point for complex technical issuesProvide clear, binding technical decisionsQualificationsRequiredAdvanced degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field (preferred)12-15+ years of experience in medical device microbiologyDeep expertise in:
Sterility, bioburden, and endotoxin testingSterilization processes (Steam & EO preferred)Reprocessing, cleaning, and disinfection validationStrong working knowledge of FDA, ISO, and USP frameworksDemonstrated experience as a technical authority influencing senior technical professionalsPreferredExperience in contract testing or services environmentExperience defining technical standards across multiple teams or sitesExperience supporting regulatory submissions and auditsAdditional InformationThe position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable range of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.