Become your most extraordinary self! Our team is intensely proud to be a major provider of services and products to the drug discovery research industry. Join Eurofins Panlabs part of the Eurofins Discovery group of companies serving serving global clients in the Pharma and Biotech industries. Work alongside industry experts and collaborate with team members to directly and positively impact human health worldwide!
We have a philosophy to support work life balance career progression opportunities and offer many benefits such as formal mentoring programs tuition reimbursement extensive career training programs competitive health benefits paid time off and 10 annual paid holidays.
The Associate Scientist will support the Discovery Services in contract research services to advance new pharmaceutical candidate testing. This position is primarily responsible for routine laboratory assays mammalian tissue culture and site equipment support.
- Perform work in a laboratory setting meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role
- Conduct production assays employing molecular biology and other relevant methods
- Maintain mammalian bacterial insect cell culture in a BSL2 laboratory and adhere to cleanroom guidelines and aseptic technique according to protocols
- Generate data by performing lab assays in Biotherapeutic Services and other Panlabs units if required
- Contribute to scientific community and site research and development objectives
- Support internal and external communication regarding handling and shipping of samples for Biotherapeutics
- Receive all deliveries for Biotherapeutics sort and distribute supplies as required. Complete associated receiving documentation
- Apply and demonstrate proficiency in electronic notebook and/or recordkeeping
- Perform data calculations and analysis using various electronic platforms e.g. Excel GraphPad Prism etc. and provides QC review of data and project reports
- Support the sites equipment management program
- Complete required training and support 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirements
- Demonstrate proficiency with care and maintenance of department equipment and assets
- Conduct responsible use of confidential IT and business systems as required
- Adhere to department SOPs and documentation requirements maintain accurate data management and reporting. Create departmental DQs and SOPs as needed
- Participate in departmental audits to comply with quality standards
- Perform work in a laboratory with physical job requirements of the role
- Prepare and manage inventory of buffers reagents media semifinished and finished goods
- Support unit goals and demonstrate Eurofins competencies as defined in the job plan
- Provide training to colleagues and external end users when required
- Work effectively in a team environment under minimum direction to achieve business key performance metrics of quality and delivery on time
- Adjust work hours and provide crossfunctional support to other departments as required and maintain accountability in delivering to client needs/timelines
- Routinely communicate project updates to internal and external clients
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- B.A. or B.S. with at least 2 years of relevant experience
- M.A. or M.S. with at least 1 year of relevant experience
- Or an equivalent of education and experience
- Experience with aseptic technique cell culture (mammalian is a must; insect and bacterial a plus) cellbased assays
- Authorization to work in the US with any employer indefinitely without sponsorship.
- Successful applicants will be required to confirm positive COVID19 vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
- Good organization and documentation skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and strong quality control acumen
- Capacity to work independently with minimal oversight upon completion of training program
- Experience with molecular biology DNA/RNA extraction a plus
- Experience in a contract research laboratory or clinical setting
- Experience with pipetting controls and standards
- Experience with good documentation practices
- Experience with in vitro laboratory assays
Additional Information :
- 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
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime