Laboratory Technician Bacteriology in Rixensart, Belgium

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, 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 in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client’ site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you’re an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!

As a Lab Technician working with the bacteriology team, you will be working together with a driven service team of fellow Lab Technicians.

Main responsibilities:

• Executing and following up of bacteriology testing  including data review.

• Supporting internal activities related to development and validation, assay maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting of assay issues and risks.

• Ensuring all activities under your responsibility are performed in compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) guidelines, relevant regulations, and internal policies. 

• Holding a masters or bachelors in sciences or equivalent acquired through professional experience (Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy orientation). 

• Possessing at least 2 years of solid experience in bacteriology.

• Having good knowledge of analytical techniques.

• Fluent communication skills in French and English.

• Experience in a GMP environment is an asset.

• An enthusiastic and motivated person with the ability to be a great team player.

• A proactive approach, adaptive/flexible and a sense of urgency attitude.

• Fast-learning, accurate and not scared of taking ownership/responsibility.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• A full-time (40hours/week) Monday – Friday job.

• A Permanent contract with flexible working hours.

• Work in a fast-growing international organization.

• Meal Vouchers 8 Euro/Working Day.

• Eco-Cheques +/- 250 Euro/Year.

• Company car + Fuel tank card. 

• DKV Hospitalization insurance.

• Additional 12 ADV days.

• A company well-being program targeting both mental and physical well-being.

• A fantastic team with monthly team lunches, fun teambuilding activities (laser tag, escape rooms, sports, etc.) and above all; a great collaborative international work environment

• Personal development through learning on the job and additional trainings.