What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist - Analytical Process Support Lab position at Eurofins?
Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, 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
This position will provide hands-on support to the lab’s process development, process monitoring, and manufacturing support work.
Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to;
- Train on and then independently execute flow cytometry sample preparation and assay development experiments
- Prepare various media solutions for upstream or downstream laboratory experiments
- Train on and then independently execute additional analytical testing for lab studies, including :
- Moisture testing
- Metabolic analyzers (e.g. BioProfile)
- UV/Vis spectroscopy
- UPLC
- Dynamic Light Scattering
- Document lab work in a data integrity and GDP-compliant manner in an electronic laboratory notebook and/or paper protocols
- Complete second scientist reviews in laboratory notebooks and technical documents
- Adhere to a safe working culture: participate in lab safety walk-throughs, and follow all site- and lab-safety procedures including biosafety requirements, cross-contamination procedures, PPE, etc.
- Strong pipetting techniques required
Qualifications
- BS degree, or degree in a related field
- Previous experience with analytical techniques including:
- Moisture testing
- Metabolic analyzers (e.g. BioProfile)
- UV/Vis spectroscopy
- UPLC
- Dynamic Light Scattering
- Strong pipetting skills required
- Strong collaboration skills
- Attention to detail both in executing procedural steps and in all documentation.
- Must be comfortable with aspects of both routine-testing as well as flexible-support based on project needs (occasional off-shift scheduling may be needed).
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is Monday-Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Durham, NC 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
- Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
