What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molecular Biologist (Cell Gene Therapy) 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
- Perform mammalian cell culture passaging/ splitting, continuous maintenance, & cell counting
- Utilize expertise with molecular biology techniques (dPCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extractions, taqman assay design)
- Maintain electronic lab notebooks & GMP complaint record keeping
- Work on new method development as well as optimize existing methods
- Successful candidates are adaptable/flexible to dynamic method development settings, to accommodate quick changes in protocols
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Masters degree in Molecular Biology or related scientific concentration with at least 3 years of industry experience, a PhD is preferred
- Accurate pipetting is required
- Must have demonstrated experience/expertise with molecular biology techniques such as dPCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extractions, taqman assay design
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automation (automated extraction platforms like Kingfisher, automated liquid handling) is a plus
- Experience with performing Sanger sequencing and NGS is a plus
- Cell and gene therapy experience
- Experience with electronic lab notebook strongly preferred, as is experience or working familiarity with GxP documentation practices
Additional Information
This position is Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with overtime as needed and the potential for some off shift hours as dependent on project. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Malvern, PA 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
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
