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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.  Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the network of Eurofins companies.

If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.

When you join the EAS Group, you’ll become part a network of laboratories that prioritizes the execution of top-tier scientific studies. With access to specialized equipment and best-in-class instrumentation, you will collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors to rapidly build upon your existing skills set.

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Beekeeper/Research Technician to work with our team in Mebane, NC.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the beekeeping operations. Maintain healthy hives and apiaries for production and research projects

• Participate and monitor studies placed within organization

• Maintain study data and facility records in organized manner

• Sample collection and documentation

• Assist with trial applications

• Participate in periodic GLP training

• Domestic travel and overtime may be required

Skills:

• Computer and organizational skills are a plus

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptable and a positive attitude

• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent; high school diploma with appropriate experience

• Extensive knowledge of beekeeping operations; basic beekeeping, hive management, health and pest/disease management.

• Queen rearing and grafting.

• General knowledge of agriculture and greenhouse operations

• Ability to operate farm and greenhouse equipment, including tractors and spray equipment.

• Ability to perform farm and greenhouse operations, including planting, maintenance, and harvest of agricultural commodities

• Willing to work outside normal hours

• Valid driver’s license

• Experience with EPA and OECD GLP studies is a plus

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Mebane, NC are encouraged to apply

What It’s Like to Work Here:

Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.

Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.

Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

• 401k Company Matching

• Paid Time Off

• Personal Days

• Wellness Program

• Education Assistance

• …and more!

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!  To learn more, please check out our video and explore our website, www.eurofinsus.com/agroscience-services

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

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

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.

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.