Vaccine Assay Scientist

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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Perform culture-based potency assays and PCR assays on live vaccine products, process intermediates, and related experimental sample 
• Prepare solutions and culture media
• Prepare and pipette small volume solutions
• Maintain multiple cell lines as needed
• Maintain records and test results following good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• Author and/or review scientific reports, SOPs, and assay procedures
• Work independently and efficiently
• Document work clearly and perform tests accurately
• Communicate effectively with client staff members
• Experience with ELISA, PCR, and other cell-based assays
• Provide analytical assay/technical support for new and in-line vaccine programs
• Participate in departmental and cross-functional project teams
• Perform analysis of vaccine products and process intermediates utilizing various analytical techniques
• Effectively summarize and present results and recommendations at meetings and technical review sessions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, virology, biochemistry or other related degree concentration with 5 years’ experience, Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience, or PhD.
• Experience with cell culture, aseptic technique, ELISA, PCR, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), Western Blot, Southern blot, Cell biology and/or virology
• Strong laboratory/bench skills including pipettes and automation, with previous experience independently and collaboratively designing, executing and interpreting the results of analytical assays

Additional Information

Position is full-time,  Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m ., weekend work might be expected. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, 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 PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.