Instrument Specialist

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.
Group's key figures are approx. 3 billion Euros turnover, 400 laboratories across 44 countries and more than 35.000 staff.

• Responsible for all aspects of the laboratory instrumentation management, including equipment installations and their associated qualifications, implementation of preventative maintenance programs, equipment troubleshooting and repair and service contract management
• Assist President with contractual agreements for vendor supplied preventative maintenance programs, and qualifications of all analytical instrumentation
• Manage troubleshooting and repair of analytical instrumentation
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs and standard operating procedures for equipment and instrumentation
• Coordinate site requirements for new equipment installations, relocations and qualifications
• Schedule equipment installations with vendors. Maintain current files (paper and electronic as applicable) of all instrumentation installations, maintenance and qualifications
• Coordinate instrument and equipment repairs, both onsite and sent off site for repair. Execute loaner instruments when needed
• Design and perform analytical development studies to determine feasibility of methods identified above
• Assist with selection process of analytical instrumentation and equipment

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• Experience in a laboratory environment
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time, first shift, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to New Orleans, LA are encouraged to apply.

What we Offer:

• 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.