Associate Scientist - Biotherapeutics

Job Description

Job Description

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.   Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The Associate Scientist will support the Discovery Services in contract research services to advance new pharmaceutical candidate testing. This position is primarily responsible for routine laboratory assays, mammalian tissue culture, and site equipment support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform work in a laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role
• Conduct production assays employing molecular biology and other relevant methods
• Maintain mammalian, bacterial, insect cell culture in a BSL2 laboratory, and adhere to cleanroom guidelines and aseptic technique, according to protocols
• Generate data by performing lab assays in Biotherapeutic Services and other Panlabs units if required
• Contribute to scientific community, and site research and development objectives
• Support internal and external communication regarding handling and shipping of samples for Biotherapeutics
• Receive deliveries for Biotherapeutics, sort and distribute supplies, as required. Complete associated receiving documentation
• Apply and demonstrate proficiency in electronic notebook and/or record-keeping
• Perform data calculations and analysis using various electronic platforms, e.g. Excel, GraphPad Prism, etc. and provides QC review of data and project reports
• Support the site's equipment management program
• Complete required training and support 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirements
• Demonstrate proficiency with, care and maintenance of department equipment and assets
• Conduct responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as required
• Adhere to department SOP's and documentation requirements, maintain accurate data management and reporting. Create departmental DQs and SOP's as needed
• Participate in departmental audits to comply with quality standards
• Perform work in a laboratory with physical job requirements of the role
• Prepare and manage inventory of buffers, reagents, media, semi-finished and finished goods
• Support unit goals and demonstrate Eurofins’ competencies, as defined in the job plan
• Provide training to colleagues and external end users, when required
• Work effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business key performance metrics of quality and delivery on time
• Adjust work hours and provide cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintain accountability in delivering to client needs/timelines
• Routinely communicate project updates to internal and external clients
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):

• B.A. or B.S. with at least 2 years of relevant experience
• M.A. or M.S. with at least 1 year of relevant experience
• Or an equivalent of education and experience
• Good organization and documentation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong quality control acumen
• Capacity to work independently, with minimal oversight upon completion of training program
• Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship 

Additional Preferences:

• Experience with aseptic technique, cell culture (mammalian is a must; insect and bacterial a plus), cell-based assays
• Experience with molecular biology, DNA/RNA extraction a plus
• Experience in a contract research laboratory or clinical setting
• Experience with pipetting controls and standards
• Experience with good documentation practices
• Experience with in vitro laboratory assays

Ability / Skills (BMQ):

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents, such as standard operating procedures and technical reports
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, statistical analyses, and data interpretation
• Ability to multitask with organization and manage time effectively
• Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a laboratory setting, according to the physical requirements of a laboratory role
• Lab equipment and office computer/software proficiency
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, capacity for team environment, dedication for quality, and exhibits a genuine interest in drug discovery in support of advancing human health

Other Factors:

Must complete site quality and lab safety training program within 30 days of hire.

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., with overtime as needed. 

• 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

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