Programming/Scripting IT Specialist - Eurofins Scientific SE : Job Details

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a 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 product safety, authenticity, and accurate labeling.

The Eurofins network is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic testing, as well as in genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, and clinical diagnostics. With over 30 years of growth, Eurofins has expanded from one laboratory in Nantes, France, to 58,000 staff across 900 laboratories in over 54 countries, offering over 200,000 analytical methods.

In 2021, Eurofins generated EUR 6.72 billion in revenue and has been among the best-performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

About Eurofins Discovery

The Eurofins Discovery team combines expertise from multiple acquisitions, supporting global drug discovery programs with a broad portfolio of high-quality products and services across eight operational sites worldwide.

IT Specialist Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement software solutions to automate laboratory processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage IT projects, including deploying new systems, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring compliance and research needs are met.
• Support research staff with training and troubleshooting of laboratory software, hardware, and automation tools.
• Collaborate with research teams to understand their IT needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Maintain and administer laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and laboratory instrumentation, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Stay updated on emerging IT and scientific research technologies, recommending enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity standards.
• Coordinate with vendors for procurement and support of IT equipment and services.
• Document IT procedures, configurations, and standards to facilitate knowledge sharing.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, IT, bioinformatics, or related field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in IT roles within scientific research or laboratory environments, preferably in pharma, biotech, or CRO industries, with programming and scripting skills.
• Support and troubleshooting experience with laboratory infrastructure and software.
• Experience with LIMS, scientific data management, and laboratory instruments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as R, VBScript, or Python.
• Knowledge of software engineering, networks, and databases.
• Basic understanding of .NET and/or Java programming.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Proactive problem solver with critical thinking skills.
• Independent and confident decision-maker.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments.

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates near San Diego, CA are encouraged to apply.

• Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and holidays.

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Eurofins USA Discovery Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veterans.