What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upstream Process Development Engineer 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
Employee Responsibilities:
- Technical support of bioreactor operations
- Responsible for the execution of bench scale bioreactor processes
- Familiar with basic laboratory techniques, including but not limited to: aseptic expansion of mammalian cell culture and routine analytical procedures on cell culture samples.
- Have a good understanding of cell culture parameters in general (cell growth rate, cell density, viability, metabolites consumption, and waste production).
- Responsible for daily monitoring of the bioreactor and keeping thorough record of cell culture parameters and results into data sheets and/or electronic note books.
- Responsible for data integrity and accuracy.
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
- Previous fermentation experience
- Experience with small scale bioreactors
- Experience with ambr250
- Experience with media development
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organization skills. Attention to detail.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptable, and carry a positive attitude
Additional Information
Position is full-time, onsite Monday- Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, position is located in West Point, PA. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.
What we offer:
- 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.
