About Eurofins Discovery
The Eurofins Discovery team was built by bringing together the market-leading discovery expertise of Panlabs (acquired in 2012 from Ricerca) Cerep (acquired in 2013) EMD Millipores Discovery & Development Solutions business (acquired from Merck KGaA in 2014) Villapharma Research (acquired in 2017) DiscoverX (acquired 2017) Selcia Drug Discovery (acquired 2018) and Calixar (acquired 2023). With over 600 people in eight operational sites worldwide: St. Charles MO (USA) Fremont CA (USA) San Diego CA (USA) Essex (UK) Celle Lvescault (France) Lyon (France) Taipei (Taiwan) and Murcia (Spain) our global team offers the high quality reliable solutions and support our clients depend on to advance their drug discovery programs. Combining our broad high quality industry leading drug discovery products & services portfolios together enables us to support our global clients with one of the industrys largest and broadest portfolios.
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement software solutions to automate laboratory processes enhancing efficiency and accuracy in research activities.
- Execute IT projects including the deployment of new systems upgrades and integrations ensuring they meet research needs and compliance standards.
- Provide technical support and training to research staff on laboratory software hardware and automation tools ensuring optimal use and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
- Collaborate with research teams to understand their IT needs translating scientific requirements into functional and technical specifications and solutions.
- Maintain and administer laboratory information management systems (LIMS) laboratory instrumentation from a software and infrastructure perspective ensuring data integrity security and accessibility.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in IT and scientific research evaluating and recommending tools and technologies that can enhance research capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards implementing and maintaining appropriate cybersecurity measures.
- Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for the procurement maintenance and support of IT equipment and services.
- Document IT procedures configurations and standards contributing to the knowledge base and facilitating knowledge transfer within the organization.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science Information Technology bioinformatics or related field.
- Minumum 3-5 years of proven experience in IT roles within a scientific research or laboratory environment preferably in the pharmaceutical biotechnology or CRO industry.
- Experience in providing support and troubleshooting infrastructure and software issues in a lab environment with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and customer service. Strong activity management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with laboratory information management systems instruments and scientific data management.
- Strong proficiency in scripting languages relevant for laboratory automation such as R Script VBScript or Python.
- Good understanding of software engineering network infrastructure and database management.
- Basic knowledge of .NET and/or Java programming.
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
- Proactive Problem Solver: Demonstrates a resourceful and innovative approach to identifying and resolving complex issues and challenges utilizing critical thinking skills to overcome obstacles. Works efficiently under pressure effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Confident and Independent: Assumes ownership of initiatives displaying a self-assured and decisive attitude in making independent decisions.
- Skilled Relationship Builder: Cultivates strong connections with individuals at all organizational levels employing excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively convey ideas gain support and foster collaboration.
- Highly Organized and Analytical: Exhibits meticulous attention to detail demonstrating exceptional analytical and organizational skills. Possesses the ability to comprehend the broader context while working within a diverse and multicultural team.
- Adaptability in Dynamic Environments: Thrives in fast-paced and evolving settings adept at managing ambiguity and embracing change. Remains flexible and resilient in the face of shifting priorities and challenges.
- Occasional travel to Eurofins facilities worldwide including weekends.
Additional Information :
The position is full-time Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with overtime as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of San Diego CA are encouraged to apply.
- 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 Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time