Laboratory Support Associate 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 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

Eurofins PSS is looking for new team members for our team to help support and join our diverse team to help assist on scale up and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial fermentation/purification processes for clinical and toxicology supplies.

• Duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Set up, execution and evaluation of GMP manufacturing unit operations such as seed train, bioreactors/fermenters, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, UF/DF, conjugation and lyophilization.
  • CIP, SIP, aseptic sampling, parts washing, documentation, work order generation, and data entry/evaluation.
  • Will require communication and interaction with various groups and leaders in collaboration!
  • Perform routine analytical, compendial, and general laboratory testing in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Conduct testing using techniques such as pH, appearance, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and other applicable analytical methods.
  • Follow approved SOPs, test methods, specifications, and laboratory procedures.
  • Operate, maintain, and perform routine checks of laboratory instruments and equipment as required.
  • Accurately document testing activities and results in accordance with GMP and data integrity requirements.
  • Review and evaluate analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements.
  • Support sample preparation, testing, documentation, and laboratory investigations, as applicable.
  • Maintain compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with laboratory and cross-functional teams to support testing timelines and laboratory operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• Associate's degree or BS/BA in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Requires a minimum 0 to 2+ years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment (bioprocess or chemical process industry).
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office required, especially MS Word, MS Excel.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in a Biological Pilot Plant or Commercial Manufacturing setting is desired.
• Knowledge of fermentation and or downstream processing techniques.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for 8-hour shift.

Additional Information

Positions are full-time,  Monday–Friday, 1st, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Chesterfield, MO are encouraged to apply. 

What we offer: 

• 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.