Company Description

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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Company Profile:

Eurofins Food Assurance provides globally recognized, accredited auditing and certification services that is focused on process optimization, risk reduction, and brand reinforcement.  Services provide customized, strategic evaluations designed specifically to solve industry challenges and promote informed, unbiased business decisions. Eurofins maintains an uncompromising commitment to quality and client service.

Position Summary:

To review audit scheme requirements and provide assistance in meeting those requirements and oversee witness audits and provide technical expertise for microbiology, assist in keep the documentation up to date and provide advice and input into audit disputes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accreditation/qualification, knowledge, and understanding of federal and state laws as they pertain to food safety and various schemes’ requirements including, but not limited to, BRC, GFCP, FSSC 22000, SQF, and FAMI-QS.  
• Conduct and implement all components of the audit process including but not limited to scheduling, planning, travel arrangements, execution, corrective action management, and client follow up.
• Subject to conducting witness interviews and being witnessed, surveillance audits, and supervision reviews by accreditation officers and other members of Eurofins, as needed.
• Maintain accredited auditor status and achieve additional categories and scheme accreditations, as requested.
• Maintain applicable professional development and training required for audit proficiency
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by Eurofins and its auditing clients.
• Understand and practice Eurofins quality manual, policy, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensure timeliness, consistency, and accuracy in all audits and audit reports, meet or exceed 3rd party auditor and scheme KPIs
• Attend annual informational meeting and monthly calibration meetings
• Conduct technical reviews of accredited audits, as requested

Essential Duties: 

• Applies good practices in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Advise on complex issues and make business decisions
• Lead and participate in Staff Meetings

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in food related or bioscience discipline
• Primary production experience or post-farm gate auditing experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing
• Completed a recognized HACCP Training with certificate issued (16 hours, 2 days)
• Passed a recognized Lead Auditor Training (40 hours, 5 days)
• Registered BRC, FSSC 22000, SQF, GFCP, or FAMI-QS Auditor
• Registered accredited auditor in more than one scheme
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow for moving comfortably in a business environment and to interface with all levels of customer and staff
• Detail oriented with documentation
• Self-motivated
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Comfortable planning and executing travel schedules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent technical writing ability
• Works well under pressure and handles adverse situations
• Problem solving ability
• Must successfully complete a period of supervised training (witness audits) by Eurofins

Additional Information

What we Offer:

• 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.