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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.
In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Become your most extraordinary self! Our team is intensely proud to be a major provider of services and products to the drug discovery research industry. Join Eurofins Panlabs, part of the Eurofins Discovery ™ group of companies serving serving global clients in the Pharma and Biotech industries. Work alongside industry experts and collaborate with team members to directly and positively impact human health worldwide!
We have a philosophy to support work life balance, career progression opportunities and offer many benefits such as formal mentoring programs, tuition reimbursement, extensive career training programs, competitive health benefits, paid time off and 10 annual paid holidays.
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.
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 all 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
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
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
Experience with aseptic technique, cell culture (mammalian is a must; insect and bacterial a plus), cell-based assays
Authorization to work in the US with any employer, indefinitely, without sponsorship.
Successful applicants will be required to confirm positive COVID-19 vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
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
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
Additional Information
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
