Technical Fellow – Medical Device Microbiology

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.

Job Description

The Technical Fellow – Medical Device Microbiology is the senior technical leader for microbiology. This role sets technical direction, standards, and decisions to ensure consistent, high-quality, and compliant services. They drive standardization, build technical expertise, and support business growth. This position is intended to lead technical direction across the organization, influence standards and capabilities enterprise-wide, and guide senior technical staff (not responsible for daily lab operations). 

Some major focus areas of the Technical Fellow are as follows: 

1. Standardization & Quality

• Ensure consistent testing methods, data interpretation, and reporting
• Reduce variability across teams
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement

2. Regulatory & Strategy

• Translate FDA, ISO, and USP requirements into clear actions
• Anticipate industry changes and adapt technical strategies
• Support growth areas like sterilization, cleaning, and disinfection

3. Talent & Expertise

• Build and develop SME capabilities
• Define skill expectations and training priorities
• Reduce reliance on single experts

4. Governance

• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues
• Provide clear, binding technical decisions

Qualifications

Required

• Advanced degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field (preferred)
• 12–15+ years of experience in medical device microbiology
• Deep expertise in:
  • Sterility, bioburden, and endotoxin testing
  • Sterilization processes (Steam & EO preferred)
  • Reprocessing, cleaning, and disinfection validation
• Strong working knowledge of FDA, ISO, and USP frameworks
• Demonstrated experience as a technical authority influencing senior technical professionals

Preferred

• Experience in contract testing or services environment
• Experience defining technical standards across multiple teams or sites
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and audits

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable range of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 

• 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.