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Job Description
If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.
When you join the EAS Group, you’ll become part a network of laboratories that prioritizes the execution of top-tier scientific studies. With access to specialized equipment and best-in-class instrumentation, you will collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors to rapidly build upon your existing skills set.
Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for an Entomologist to work in Prospect Hill, NC.
Entomologist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:- General Management - Maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelines and business financial objectives. May fulfill the role of Study Director, Lab Supervisor or Principal Scientist, as assigned. Adjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments. May be required to support directly in lab, if projects require. Works effectively, with little to no oversight, to achieve business results, while adhering to project timelines and quality objectives. Routinely communicates business forecast, project updates to internal and external clients. Supports business unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins’ competencies.
- Leadership - Provides leadership to organization in site business initiatives, including day to day operations, strategic planning and ongoing continuous improvement. Provides change management leadership to site employees within a dynamic and global organization.
- Be familiar with pertinent study protocols, GLPs, SOPs and ensure adherence to them in one's own work as well as work received from other individuals
- Develop a long term business plan around testing capabilities and growth including short term goals
- Coordinate with staff members to resolve problems within the laboratory and with staff from other departments to resolve problems between the lab and others;
- Coordinate studies and study programs with clients and keep them informed of protocols, schedules and progress;
- Gain a working knowledge of the complete financial picture including; revenue, forecast, budget, and costs
- Work to optimize costs and have a deep knowledge of supply needs and inventory
- Perform, as required by corporate needs, the functions of a Study Director/Principal Investigator in the scientific management and conduct of assigned studies
- Other duties as required for the effective and efficient operation of the laboratory and company in general.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess:- 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 learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Master’s degree in Entomology or other related science or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of related work experience
- Science background, technical leadership, managerial competencies, laboratory experience, and a desire to support the holistic needs of the organization.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is full-time,with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Prospect Hill, NCare encouraged to apply.
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
What Happens NextOur people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.Your dataAs part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.Closing DateWe reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.Vacancy expired!