Internship - Laboratory Assistant

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 believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services.

It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 37 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of more than 950 laboratories in over 1,000 companies across 60 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.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.95 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Read and understood the test method and/or procedure for operating equipment;
• Familiar and understood the instruction on the test worksheet used;
• Perform sample pre-treatment or samples preparation and testing of laboratory samples on supervision;
• Chemical reagent solution preparation for sample pre-treatment or analysis;
• Involve in Method Performance Validation- data entry and compilation;
• Involve in editing worksheet or any documentation with provided guideline/template;
• Involve in sample preservation, storage, retention and disposal of remnant samples;
• Maintenance of proper housekeeping practices in work bench area;
• Regular cleaning and upkeep test utensil and glassware apparatus for reuse;
• Manage ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory daily operation in microbiology testing scope;
• Learn and assist on media preparation and inoculations;
• Responsible for overall lab cleanliness;
• Perform daily sterilization of used media and biohazard materials;
• Assist on results recording. (e.g.: Colonies counting);
• Help with administrative works when needed (e.g.: maintaining forms and records);
• Collection and food samples registration;
• Perform other job related duties as may be assigned by the management.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology or equivalent.
• Well-verse in Microsoft Office (word, excel, etc.)
• Work independently, autonomously and self-responsible.
• Good teamwork and cooperative with groups or individual.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Accuracy and high attention to detail.
• Eager to learn, proactive and resourceful.
• Commitment and dedicate.