Scientist I

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.

The successful candidate for the Scientist position will join the Profiling and Screening team to provide support for our high value commercial research services using DiscoverX PathHunter platform and other proprietary technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• SOP driven sample (compounds) testing based on customer request, and data analysis.
• Optimization of assays to obtain robust performance in screening applications.
• Troubleshooting and validation of cell based assays for profiling and screening projects.
• Generation of reference data for qualification of assays.
• Instrument protocol optimization and validation.
• Cross train with R&D for onboarding new assays.
• Accountable for Compound management team operations and Inventory maintenance.
• Train and supervise compound management team until they can be deemed completely independent.
• Daily laboratory notebook entry.
• Daily database documentation entry.
• Weekly progress report generation.
• Participation in and presentation at group laboratory meetings.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Owns the accountability and responsibility of delivering to client needs and timeliness
• Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required
• Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines
• Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

Education/Experience (BMQ):

Bachelors in cell biology or biochemistry plus 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience or Masters with 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Experience with cell-based assays required.

Expertise in cell based signaling assays preferred (i.e GPCR cAMP and Ca2 Second messenger assays).

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):

Must be detailed orientated and consistent in experimental approach.

Must deliver data in a timely manner.

Must be team-oriented and accustomed to working with other scientists.

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Must be comfortable and experienced working in a commercially focused lab environment.

Must be a good at multi-tasking.

Must have very keen attention to detail

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION

• As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
  
  

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
  
  

Salary: $66,000-$75,000

Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.