What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scientist - Bioassay position at Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America?
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.
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Columbia, LLC (formerly EAG Laboratories) offers the pharmaceutical industry an analytically focused CRO with deep experience in method development, program design and complex study execution. A true development CRO, we deliver comprehensive CMC analytical support including multi-disciplinary, multi-technique analytical method development and validation, complete stability program management and in-depth extractables and leachables expertise—plus in-house custom synthesis and cGMP radiolabeling services. Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Columbia also offers specialized materials testing to support supply chain and packaging initiatives, and the full range of environmental fate, metabolism and toxicology studies required to evaluate a pharmaceutical’s potential environmental impact.
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.
Job Summary: Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Senior Scientist to join our growing Bioassay team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Senior Scientist position is an intermediate-level professional position involved in somewhat complex day-to-day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed processes (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.). Responsibilities include completing work for research and development under CGMP and/or GLP guidelines for studies, documentation, etc. Assisting in conducting, monitoring and reporting studies to ensure data accuracy and report quality. Providing somewhat complex analytical work on projects and studies using a range of analytical techniques and instruments. Working with increasing independence on studies and assignments.
The ideal candidate would possess:
- Experience in cell, molecular, and immune assays; including cell-based assays, ELISAs, electrophoresis, Western Blot, and PCR techniques.
- Strong background in cell and molecular biology.
- Experience with GLP and/or GMP and hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC.
- Experience with LIMS system desirable.
- Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
- A highly motivated staff member that is willing to work on a team, and willing to work with others to teach and learn new skills.
- Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a directly relevant or demonstrated comparable competency and skill attainment is required.
- A Master’s degree and 1 years of industry experience in a relevant field may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Position is full-time position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO 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
To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
