Senior Scientist

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.

Come join our growing team! Eurofins DiscoverX Products, LLC is a leader in providing innovative solutions and support to the pharmaceutical industry by developing, manufacturing, and commercializing reagents, cell-based assay kits, and profiling and screening services. The holder of this position will be responsible for the development of new cell lines to support product development and client-driven custom projects.

Here's what you'll do: 

• Perform cloning and characterization of engineered cell lines using appropriate molecular and cell biology techniques, which may include flow cytometry, qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, EFC or other functional readouts.
• Design and perform required experiments to optimize and validate diverse cell-based assays intended for sale in our product portfolio or as custom projects for clients with minimal guidance from supervisor to move projects forward.
• Compile data, analyze and write first draft of client reports and prepare client-facing presentations.
• Perform proof-of-concept experiments to validate application of new molecular technologies to the Eurofins DiscoverX platform.
• Perform testing of cell-based assays using Eurofins DiscoverX technology platforms with client molecules and record results in company database.
• Prepare and present experimental data at group laboratory meetings.
• Work diligently to meet product development goals set by management team.
• Provide support functions to the R&D team such as ordering and maintaining reagents/supplies/equipment, maintaining accurate notes and records, and effective communication with other DiscoverX departments.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies ISO quality standards in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Owns the accountability and responsibility of delivering to client needs and timeliness
• Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required
• Adheres to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements

The ideal candidate:

• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in cell biology, biochemistry, immunology or related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience.
• Supervisory experience desirable, but not required
• Extensive mammalian cell culture experience with both adherent and suspension cells and demonstrated expertise in developing or running cell-based assays required.
• Experience performing flow cytometry, TR-FRET, transcriptional reporter assays, ELISA, or similar assays, preferably in 96-well and 384-well plate formats strongly preferred
• Knowledgeable in GPCR pharmacology and relevant assay readouts, and experience studying diverse cell signaling pathways desirable
• Familiar with assembling and plotting data in GraphPad Prism, SoftMax Pro, MicroSoft Excel or Powerpoint and presenting data to supervisor and peers
• Demonstrated success in independently performing advanced troubleshooting and contributes additional tactical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and productively in a fast-paced highly collaborative team environment
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with excellent problem-solving, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship 

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000/yr. 

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

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