Microbiologist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Eurofins Scientific scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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.
2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to a small team of researchers working on genetic toxicology testing using bacterial test systems (i.e., Ames assay).
- Assist in writing, reviewing and editing reports, protocols and SOP’s.
- Train other staff members.
- Set-up and conduct experiments in accordance with Protocol and SOP's.
- Efficiently carry out procedures necessary to complete each project with minimal supervision.
- Meticulously maintain precise records of all experiments in accordance with good laboratory practice.
- Assist in the collection of samples for microbial pathogenicity evaluation.
- Contribute to development and optimization of toxicology/pathogenicity assays for method validation of microorganism growth and assessment.
- Culture and enumerate infectious bacterial pathogens using routine microbiological techniques.
- Participate in preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions, present results in project team meetings and document findings in electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Follow all PSL safety requirements.
- Ability to safely wear a respirator required.
- Other duties as assigned.
ACCOUNTABILITY: In Vitro Laboratory Manager
- B.S. or M.S. degree or equivalent experience; in microbiology, toxicology, animal science or biology is preferred.
- Three to five years of experience with standard microbiology methods and procedures is essential.
- Computer proficiency, strong analytical/problem solving skills and management and supervisory skills are desirable.
- The individual holding this position must be of highest integrity and have a very strong sense of responsibility, be detail orientated with good oral and written communication skills and be willing and able to work with little or no supervision. He/she must be mature, self-motivated, adaptable, and possess a positive attitude towards learning new skills, be well organized, capable of adapting to a broad spectrum of responsibilities and be able to maintain meticulous and accurate records. Humane treatment of all animals and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) is of utmost importance. He/she must have a current tetanus vaccination.
Positions are full-time, working Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with rotating Saturday schedule, overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to South Brunswick Township, NJ are encouraged to apply.
Pay range: $23/hr-$27/hr depending on related experience.
Excellent full time benefits including
- Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.