What are the responsibilities and job description for the BIOPHARMA SERVICES Biochemist position at Eurofins Optimed Clinical Research?
Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.
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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!
Job Description
The ideal candidate would possess:
The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.
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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!
Job Description
- Basic biochemistry: protein concentration determination (BCA, nanodrop), Western blot
- Understand antibody isotypes, IgG subclasses and immunoglobulin structures: ELISA
- Understand and experience in SPR technology: Biacore, Octet and/or Carterria
- Provide instrument maintenance and prepare essential reagents for all experiments using instruments
- Keep accurate records, follow standard procedures, and perform data analysis
The ideal candidate would possess:
- Experience with assays to quantify protein-protein interactions
- An understanding of antibody expression, purification, and characterization
- Demonstrated skills and expertise in the theory and practical application of experiments and data interpretation
- Independent thinking with the ability to innovate from the bench and efficiently collaborate with other team members within one’s own reporting line as well as the project team
- Knowledge of data analysis software (Excel, Prism etc.)
- Master or Bachelor's degree in biochemistry/molecular biology or related degree concentration, or equivalent directly related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
- 2 years of HPLC operation experience with ability to troubleshoot
- At least two year of laboratory experience
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- Position is full-time, first shift, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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