Buffer & Media Operator

Join Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® as a Buffer & Media Operator in Leiden

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. 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 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.

About Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions®

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!

Job Description

For our team in Leiden, we are looking for an enthusiastic Buffer & Media Operator. In this position, you will be part of a production operations team that produces end-to-end clinical material for advanced therapies, with a special focus on cell and gene therapies. This includes production of media & buffers, cell banks, starting material like virus seeds and plasmids, API and DS for several different modalities. You will be required to adhere to GxP guidelines and, for some activities, enter clean rooms.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of a wide range of buffers and media for both GMP and non-GMP applications.
• Buffer/Media Preparation on scales ranging from 10 ml to 200L.
• Supporting the introduction of new buffers for new processes.
• Supporting the equipment & material introduction for new buffers and processes.
• Support other areas of operations as required.

Qualifications

• MLO degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related sciences.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment and knowledge of GxP is preferred.
• You are flexible and proactive.
• You enjoy working in a team and communicate well.
• You are accurate, and have great attention to detail.
• You can work independently.
• You are a quick learner who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• You are self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• You enjoy volunteering your ideas and working on continuously improving your environment.
• You are fluent in English (spoken/written).

What We Offer

• A responsible and challenging position within the team.
• Plenty of room for your own ideas and input.
• Specialist training and a range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Good salary and benefits.
• Plenty of opportunities for growth.
• Varied work where you are in regular contact with other companies and scientists within the Eurofins group.
• A broad customer portfolio ensuring a lot of diversity in your work.

Working at PSS means working with highly motivated people with a can-do mentality. Our people work in an international environment, within an enthusiastic team and for an organization where there is sufficient room to develop further. Working together is extremely important to us and having fun in what you do is part of that! Our monthly team lunches, team activities and the hand out of awards to our colleagues are an example of this.

Working at PSS offers you the flexibility and personal touch of working in a medium sized and dynamic company, whilst also allowing you to benefit from having Eurofins as a parent company. Our ambitious growth plans provide ample opportunities for the motivated employees.