Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 5.4 billion Euros turnover, over 900 laboratories across 50 countries and about 55,000 staff.

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

The Software Engineer is primarily responsible for designing, developing, configuring and supporting computer software applications.

Essential Job Duties:

Level I - Minimum

• Manage designated technology application portfolio from configuration, maintenance and monitoring
• Provide analysis, architectural design and leadership on small size projects
• Work within defined IT processes and procedures including the company’s internal software development life cycle methodology (SDLC)
• Serve as liaisons between technical and business departments in order to ensure that all requirements and targets are met
• Work under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment
• Consult with senior peers on non-complex projects to learn through experience
• Apply basic application management and administration skills with moderate level of proficiency
• Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times
• Participate in 24x7 On Call rotation supporting break/fix ticket resolution.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Level II – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:

• Manage designated technology application portfolio from reengineering, enhancements and upgrades, to maintenance and monitoring
• Provide analysis, architectural design and leadership on medium and large complexity projects
• Work within and assist with management of defined IT processes and procedures including the company’s internal software development life cycle methodology (SDLC)
• Work with little to no supervision with extreme latitude for independent judgment
• Consult with senior peers on medium to large complexity projects
• Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to peers for areas of expertise
• Apply proficient application management and administration skills with moderate level of proficiency

Senior – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level II plus the following:

• Provide analysis, architectural design and leadership on large complex projects
• Work with little to no supervision with extreme latitude for independent judgment
• Consult with senior peers on large complexity projects
• Proficient in all levels and phases of application development and support

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Level I - Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business or equivalent experience and training
• Up to 3 years of successful application & system development and management; database experience utilizing the .NET Framework
• Analytical, motivated and ability to learn new technologies and applications
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge and management of System Development Lifecycle Methodologies a plus
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential

Preferred Experience:

• SQL Server or Oracle
• Leading projects, developing and administrating Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS): STARLiMS, Harvest, Copia
• Leading projects, developing and administrating Specimen Management Systems
• Leading projects, developing and administrating Lab Instrument Interfaces connecting instruments to LIMS
• Working knowledge of HL7 standard and coding
• Knowledge of testing laboratory operations and processes a plus
• Corepoint
• Developing and administrating ERP and CRM or other software systems: GreatPlains, SalesForce, Carevoyant
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs; including project management tools, MS Project

Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following:

• Minimum of 3-7 years of successful application & system development and management; database experience utilizing the .NET Framework
• Experience using and applying System Development Lifecycle Methodologies
• Proven experience leading tasks or projects related to medium to large size software implementations

Senior – Fully meets the qualifications of Level II plus the following:

• 7+ years of successful application & system development and management; database experience utilizing the .NET Framework
• Proven experience leading tasks or projects related to large size software implementations

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

Your data

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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