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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.

Consider joining Eurofins at Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry.  With over $1 billion in annual revenues and 12,000 employees across 170 sites in 32 countries, Eurofins Scientific is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, food, environmental and consumer products industries and to governments. 

The Eurofins NSC US, Inc. is searching for a Paralegal Specialist to support our National Service Center (NSC) in Lancaster, PA.

Corporate Paralegal Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare, process and format general corporate documents and papers including Articles of Incorporation and amendments, Bylaws and amendments, Organizational and ongoing minutes of shareholders and directors authorizing corporate actions, Federal and state tax identification number applications, Certificates of Assumed Name and Reservation of Name and Annual reports
• Review draft agreements and other documents and make suggestions and recommendations in accordance with directions from legal counsel
• Prepare and file forms with government agencies for the purpose of obtaining information for corporations, partnerships, and/or limited liability companies
• Update and maintain US legal organizational chart and the company’s corporate dataroom and database
• Perform routine administrative tasks including filing, corresponding with internal and external clients, maintaining log notes, photocopying, faxing, and scanning documents
• Provide executive administrative support and handle confidential correspondence and exercise a high degree of discretion and initiative
• Maintain secure scanned electronic copies of all contracts and control access to authorized individuals
• Maintain insurance records; liase with insurance carriers as needed and request and route insurance certificates
• Work with senior management, Risk Management Department, and legal counsel to resolve issues related to contracts
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions including but not limited to asset purchase sales, stock purchase, reverse mergers.
• Assist in responding to subpoenas Prepare litigation hold memos and Track and report on pending claims. 
• Conduct special projects as directed

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree, Paralegal degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years related paralegal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer and organizational skills
• Experience with SharePoint
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, Powerpoint, and Internet research
• Solid understanding and demonstration of client confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and deadlines, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Position is full-time working hybrid, Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm , with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance 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 is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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