Application Engineer II

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 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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 Description

Job Summary

The Software Programmer will be a member of the Quality Engineering team supporting the pharmaceutical laboratories.  The employee will develop custom computer scripts to support the laboratories with data transfer from laboratory instrumentation, consolidation and configuration of data to enable decision making on test data.

Software Programmer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research and work with internal teams to develop new custom spreadsheets containing new custom code to automate data interpretation, consolidation and transfer
• Generate validation documents (e.g. URS, FRS, IQ/OQ, UAT) and execute testing to ensure accurate and reliable performance in accordance with established procedures to meet client and regulatory requirements
• Perform review of spreadsheets to meet validation requirements
• Perform changes to existing spreadsheet code

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Programming knowledge of Visual Basic
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to research and learn new techniques quickly, perform multiple tasks, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Knowledge of GxP compliance in a pharmaceutical setting

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with Visual Basic code development 
• A degree/certification in science, engineering, computer systems, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one year of education in related major)
• Experience with technical writing
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 

 We offer excellent full-time benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage,
• Life and disability insurance,
• 401(k) with company match,
• Paid holidays and vacation, 
• Dental and vision options.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.