Scientist - Analytical Process Support Lab
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC

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

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).

Additional Information

Position isMonday-Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Durham, NCare 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
• #LI-EB1
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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