What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fermentation Scientist (Cell Culture) position at Eurofins?
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
A Cell Culture Scietntist will assist clients in the Manufacturing Scientist and Technology Fermentation Group supporting cell culture and microbial organisms growth through fermentation and necessary recovery steps to isolate the products.
Responsibilities of this role may include:
- Preparation of fermentation/ cell culture medium, passaging of of cells, aseptic technique, buffer solutions, consumable materials, etc. as needed to support experiment execution
- Execution of lab processes or pilot-scale using various scale platforms (250 mL to 150 L)
- Process development and characterization
- Scale-up and tech transfer to commercial manufacturing
- Process simulation and modeling, process troubleshooting, qualification of alternate raw materials and components, new technology development
- Organize technical data and provide oral presentations or technical reports to communicate results, as required
- Utilizing technical knowledge to identify, troubleshoot, and assist with resolution of process problems
- Due to close work with specific bacterial strains, the following vaccinations will be offered by the company:
- Blood Borne Pathogens (Hep B)
- (Pneumovax 23)
- (Menactra)
- (Tdap)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry or other science related degree concentration
- A minimum of 4 years of industry experience is required
- Experience with cell culture, aseptic technique, and passaging of cells is required.
- Experience with direct fermentation product recovery (centrifugation, Ultrafiltration, Depth and Sterile Filtration) and extraction experience (Homogenization, pH titrations)
- Experience with fermenters at small scale or Pilot Scale in an industry-based setting is required
- Experience with operating and monitoring of fermentation equipment, centrifugation and performing sterile technique is required
- Experience with accurate pipetting and performing serial dilutions is required
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is full-time,Monday- Friday 8:00-5:00pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Sanford, NC are encouraged to apply.
Work on second or third shift to support fermentation operations may be required on a frequent basis.
Weekend work may required on a periodic basis.
- 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
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
