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 Solution Preparation Technicians primary responsibility is to support ongoing production activities within the clients Pilot Scale facilities through the provision of process solutions (up to 500 L) but will also provide routine bulk solutions to the development laboratories

The Solution Preparation Technicians will be involved in dispensing materials, buffer preparation and media preparation used in GMP early phase manufacturing operations to support the production activities within the facility.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Weighing & dispensing of raw materialsEquipment preparation – e.g. set up of single use preparation vessels / mixers and balance calibrationDissolution of dispensed powders · pH/conductivity/volume adjustment of resultant solution to specificationSampling and offline testing of prepared solutionsFinal filtration of the solution into storage bag(s)Integrity testing of used filtersCaptuirng & recording steps perfomed via electronic record systemsLabelling all produced solutions with discreet identifiersKeeping work areas clean, organised, neat and tidyCompliance with the client sites OHS / QA Systems and regulatory requirements.Assisting in the development and implementation of continuous improvement project activities,Other duties as requiredAct in accordance with the Eurofins Code of Ethics, and all other relevant policies and procedures, as updated from time to time.

QualificationsLaboratory Skills TAFE certificate / Diploma in an appropriate scientific field preferredA minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role or GMP environment.Exposure and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectivelyFamiliarity and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)Flexible, adaptable to changing prioritiesPassionate about quality and customer serviceGood communication skills both internally and externally. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teamsAbility to work independently, solve problems, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environmentCompetent Manual handling and ability to lift heavy goods/items (approx. 10-15kg)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND SUCCESS PROFILE:

Builds Customer AllegianceFocus on GrowthJob KnowledgeTeamwork / Collaboration Interpersonal SkillsDependabilitySafety First MindsetPersonal DevelopmentProblem Solving / Decision Makin

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.