What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biochemist – Cell Based Assays position at Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions?
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
Employee Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, candidates within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
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
Employee Responsibilities:
- Maintain mammalian cell lines
- Prepare reagents and buffers
- Run/Troubleshoot Cell Based assays independently including ELISA, TR-FRET, fluorescent, etc.
- Utilize automation systems such as Biomek, Bravo, and more, helping to automate systems and processes to optimize workflow
- Collaboration of assay validation
- Utilize ELN for GMP documentation and data analysis
- Perform Second Person Review of notebooks
- Learn compound management with a secondary focus on assay execution utilizing either mechanized or automated instrumentation
Minimum Requirements:
- BS in Cell Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline
- At least 2 years of industry experience using ELISA
- Hands on experience with mammalian cell culture, biochemical and/or cell plate-based assay execution, and troubleshooting.
- Comfort working with automated systems, liquid handlers, washers, and plate readers
- Proficient in data analysis and standard software packages for data analysis such as ActivityBase, Prism, etc.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, PRISM, and experimental documentation tools, such as electronic notebook
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly integrate into and thrive within a team and to function effectively and independently in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely.
- Experience with different screening technologies including fluorescent, TR-FRET, luminescent, ELISA, etc.
- Experience with compound management tools such as Echo acoustic dispensers or Access platforms
- Experience with assay validation
- Experience with liquid handlers and washers such as Biomek, Bravo, Combi, Tempest, Bluecat, EL406, Precise Drop, etc.
- Familiarity with plate readers including Envision, Pherastar, Citation etc.
- Familiarity with automation/scheduling software such as Momentum, Cellario, Green Button Go, etc.
Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, candidates within a commutable distance of West Point, PA 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
