Sr. Oligonucleotide Scientist

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

We seek a highly motivated scientist with industry experience in analytical method development to support method development of oligonucleotides such as ASO, siRNA, mRNA, and PMOs.  Successful candidates have experience with modern laboratory equipment and spectroscopic analysis, preferably in relation to oligonucleotides, and ability to work on multiple projects in multi-disciplinary team settings. The ideal candidate is a personable and organized team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Employee Responsibilities:

• Contribute to set up an oligonucleotide testing laboratory and establish processes, workflows and general operations
   
• Developing and validating new QC methods to assess the suitability, stability, and functionality of a range of oligonucleotides through a variety of analytical and functional tests
• HPLC and high resolution mass spectrometry method development for oligonucleotide characterization
   
• Installation and verification of equipment, documenting processes, and training operators
   
• Support various analytical instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting to sustain analytical performance, data reproducibility and reliability to deliver results to project teams within a timely manner
   
• Champion and implement new and innovative analytical applications and technology
   
• Advise clients on analytical scope to meet technical and regulatory requirements
   
• Handling any customer related queries where necessary and liaising with the team to problem solve these queries if needed
• Provide training/mentoring to junior staff

Qualifications

• Degree in biochemistry/analytical chemistry ore related technical discipline with a minimum 5 years’ experience with an advanced degree is required
   
• Extensive knowledge of oligonucleotide based drug products including ASO, siRNA, mRNA
   
• Subject matter expert analytical chemistry knowledge including theory and application of three or more chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques for identification, purity, and assay of various analytes
   
• Operate and troubleshoot available instruments including HPLC and MS
   
• Experience with an assortment of different HPLC separations which includes IEX, RP, SEC, etc.
   
• Hands-on experience in QC of oligonucleotides

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.