Reagent Scientist I, II or III
Eurofins

Lenexa, Kansas

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Company Description

With over 30 years of specialized expertise in infectious disease, immunology and allergy testing for immunocompromised and critical patients, Viracor Eurofins is committed to helping medical professionals, transplant teams and reference labs get results faster, when it matters most. Viracor is passionate about delivering value to our clients by providing timely, actionable information - never losing sight of the connection between the testing we perform and the patients you serve.

Job Description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

The Reagent Scientist is primarily responsible for manufacturing laboratory reagents for use by internal and external customers. Increasing degrees of proficiency in the exercise of duties, knowledge of scientific and organizational principles, and aptitude for leadership and decision-making distinguish promotional levels within this general job title.

Essential Job Duties:

Level I - Minimum

  • Prepares laboratory reagents according to production schedule
  • Perform QC on general reagents including pH measurement, conductivity measurement and BMR review
  • Maintains a current schedule of production tasks to ensure timely delivery of product
  • Keeps contemporaneous records of work done using Good Documentation Practices
  • Maintains clean and organized production area
  • Assists in maintenance and calibration of equipment as directed
  • Maintains clean and organized supply of glassware and other production lab supplies
  • Maintains inventory of chemicals and other raw materials for production use
• Assists in team production assignments as needed

• Adhere to all quality, regulatory, and safety standards
  • Share knowledge with team members to enhance department knowledge and cross-training
  • Production duties will require:
    • Use of potentially hazardous chemicals
    • Use of potentially infectious human and animal blood and bodily fluid or tissue products
    • Manual tasks such as repetitive pipetting and lifting of heavy objects
    • Computational tasks such as calculating dilutions and material quantities
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Level II - Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:
  • Reorganize and adjust tasks as needed to meet production timelines and promote efficiency
  • Demonstrate complete proficiency of preparation of entire Production reagent menu; gained competency for assignment to any reagent manufacturing task with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrate general knowledge and capable of standard operating procedure writing, report writing, assay theory, and instrumentation
  • Provide effective communication to the clinical lab client regarding the manufacture, QC, delivery and troubleshooting of reagents
  • Ability to analyze and/or interpret QC data received from the clinical lab and determine reagent performance
  • Orient, mentor and teach laboratory methods, procedures and techniques to other Associates
  • Work with test development, research and development, and technology transfer teams to transition reagents into the Production environment
  • Continually evaluate suppliers and alternate sources for materials to ensure quality and availability while meeting budgetary and service goals
  • Participate in ImmuKnow order fulfillment including appropriate communication, generating documentation, packaging, and labeling shipments
  • Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to all regulatory requirements of the department
  • In the spirit of continuous improvement, actively works to develop own knowledge and skills.
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Level III - Fully meets the responsibilities of Level II plus the following:
  • Has acquired sufficient experience and demonstrated sustained performance in Level II requirements
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Viracor Eurofins standard operating procedures, assay theory, and instrumentation
  • Design and perform troubleshooting experiments to evaluate reagent performance and stability with the ability to confidently present the data
  • Research and write advanced scientific reports and present the data in group settings in a professional and clear manner
  • Identify and help implement ways to improve quality, efficiency and accuracy principles
  • Perform department quality assessments and assist in formulation and implementation of appropriate corrective actions
  • Provide project leadership to other departmental staff as assigned by Supervisor, serving as a positive role model
  • Service as a contact for the ViewPoint monitoring system an address out-of-specification alerts as needed
  • Represent the department at quality and technical meetings as needed, demonstrating knowledge of quality data
  • Demonstrate a commitment to advancing the best interests of the organization.
  • Provide advice and guidance as needed to Clinical Laboratory management and R&D Scientists to guide product development and implementation decisions that impact manufacturing processes and specifications
  • Demonstrate a readiness for broader departmental responsibilities which include sound judgment in scientific, regulatory, policy and interpersonal matters.
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Level I - Minimum
  • Relevant college level coursework in a laboratory science, or equivalent relevant laboratory experience
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Computational skills using fractions, decimals, scientific notation, basic algebra
  • Proficiency in reading, understanding and following technical instructions
  • Timeliness in carrying out assigned tasks
  • Neatness and thoroughness in maintaining records of work
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing task assignments
  • Ability to manage time and handle multiple tasks assignments
  • Effective communication with coworkers and management
  • Demonstrate customer/patient focus
  • Basic level of proficiency with PC based software programs

Level II - Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following:
  • BS or BA in biological, physical, chemical, clinical laboratory science or an associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, OR
  • A combination of relevant college level coursework plus relevant laboratory experience, OR
  • Experience in the duties and responsibilities of a Reagent Scientist I, either in-house or with another manufacturer, where proficiency in all categories of reagent complexity and risk was acquired, and:
    • Demonstrated ability to perform their responsibilities with a minimum of supervision
    • Maintain a sustained record of reliably providing assigned reagents to laboratory customers on time and without quality or performance defects
    • Maintain materials and supplies for their assigned reagents
    • Complete all training assignments and annual competency assessments successfully and on time

  • Ability to write clearly and succinctly, providing relevant information in a thorough manner
  • Possesses solid analytical skills, including the ability to examine information, understand what it means and draw relevant conclusions
  • Possess strong regulatory knowledge.
  • Demonstrated ability to train others, sharing new concepts clearly & exercising patience as trainees learn new information and skills

Level III - Fully meets the qualifications of Level II plus the following:
  • Minimum of 3 years of production experience (in addition to experience required to meet educational requirement)
  • Mature, professional and able to establish build relationships with coworkers and internal clients
  • Possesses superior written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient at making presentations in one-on-one and small group setting
  • Demonstrates informal leadership skills, such as ability to think broadly about issues, help others understand processes, and develop relationships both inside and outside the team
  • Demonstrates advanced problem solving abilities, using logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
  • Skilled at identifying potential process improvements; understands and demonstrates how to separate and combine tasks into an efficient work flow.
  • Demonstrates innovative thinking; views ideas in unique ways or makes connections between previously unrelated ideas; has demonstrated the ability to view situations from multiple perspectives..
  • Demonstrates initiative, researching questions or problems that arise and proposing solutions.
  • Willing to experiment to find new solutions; analyzes both successes and failures in search of improvements.
  • Is open to change and receptive to ideas and suggestions from others.
  • Able to shift focus and adjust quickly to changing assignments
  • High level of technical proficiency in interpreting test data

Additional Information

What we offer:

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

Physical Requirements:
  • Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
  • Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
  • Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
  • Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions
The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To learn more about Viracor Eurofins, please visit the following websiteshttp://www.viracor-eurofins.comandwww.eurofinsus.com

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Viracor Eurofins is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.


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