IT Applications Administrator

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Food Chemistry Testing:  

What we do…

Analytical testing of foods, supplements, ingredients, and packaging. Includes work on: accurate nutrition labels, creating safe products and supply chains, and assisting with compliance with FDA and international regulatory agencies.

Serves as an administrator on business related applications with a focus on communicating and managing the needs of IT projects before any software developments or configurations are released into the production environment for the business.  Responsibility of the role is to aid in the development of the Labware LIMS application while coordinating IT project needs with any associated stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform administration and/or support for scientific or business software applications (e.g. Labware LIMS, SampleKinect, Chromeleon, EOL, Jira, etc.)
• Effectively gathers and documents sprint cycle requirements related to IT projects within business.
• Communicate IT project requirements, expectations and outcomes to team members and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and status of IT projects and, if necessary, develop actions to bring assigned tasks back on schedule for upcoming IT releases.
• Troubleshoots Labware LIMS interfacing issues in relation to any connected instrument software.
• Develop, modify or maintain laboratory analyses within the Labware LIMS system.
• Performs simple to advanced programming including the testing, creation or modification of computer programs based on user and/or system design specifications.
• Manages and maintains IT project timelines.
• Prioritizes analysis configuration changes with Labware LIMS application as required by business groups.
• Maintains ISO accreditation status within Labware LIMS system.
• Supports method reference updates and other associated method details within Labware LIMS platform.
• Acts as a Labware LIMS subject matter expert and any associated instrument software.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required. 

• BS/BA degree in science or related field. 
• Advanced training in Windows-based data capture systems.
• Knowledge of GLP and/or GMP documentation practices.
• Must be able to develop test plans and perform software validation.
• Demonstrated ability for logical thinking, vision and creativity needed to function effectively with little structure or supervision.

Education / Experience

• At least 3 years of related laboratory or computer programming/set-up experience.
• 1 year of experience with Labware LIMS application is desired.
• Familiarity with Databases (Oracle), SQL Query Development and/or Windows-based data capture systems.
• Background in computer applications and regulations experience.
• Experience may be substituted for education.

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.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.