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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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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

Software Engineer Duties Include but are not Limited to the Following:

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

Basic Minimum Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business or equivalent experience and training

Basic Minimum Work Requirements:

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Level I - Minimum

• 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, Copia, Watson
• Leading projects, developing and administrating Specimen Management Systems
• On call support experience
• 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, Power BI reporting, Fetch, SSRS report building
• Experience building custom tools for data transfer and reporting
• SAS data formatting
• 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:

• Minimum 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

Physical Requirements:

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office
  equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position is full-time working Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, on call as needed and additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lenexa, KS 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 Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.