Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2018, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 47 countries, employing about 45.000 staff.

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible to perform aquatic lower- and higher-tier laboratory studies with Daphnia, Algae, aquatic plants and fish according to the relevant OECD and/or US EPA guidelines, under GLP. This includes the elaboration of the study plans in collaboration with the clients, supervise the laboratory work, evaluate the results and write study reports in English.
Technical supervision of all study types, test organisms breeding, issue management, networking with the scientific community as well as supporting training and mentoring of junior staff, is integral part of the job description, as well as establishment of new study types.
You will participate at workshops and scientific conferences and maintain up-to-date knowledge in the area of aquatic ecotoxicology and risk assessment.
Moreover, you will be involved in client meetings/visits.

Ideally you have the following skills:

• Master or PhD in Biology/Environmental Science with focus on ecotoxicology and/or aquatic sciences
• Several years’ experience in working with aquatic organisms
• Technical knowhow in breeding water organisms and plants
• CRO and/or industry experience as well as GLP experience is an advantage
• Experience in the technical leadership of teams, in communicating with industry clients and regulatory authorities
• Operational excellence with well-structured working style
• Team spirit and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite
• Demonstrate motivation, initiative and pro-activity
• Fluent in English and at least basic German knowledge
• Very good computer and statistical skills
• Regulatory / risk assessment know-how

You can expect a young, innovative and dynamic team in a constantly growing internationally active company. We have an excellently equipped, modern laboratory in a recently newly expanded company building. Every employee has the opportunity to continuously develop according to his or her talents. We cultivate an open communication style and appreciate our short decision-making processes.