Process Characterization and Controls Group Leader

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, 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

Job Description

• Conduct laboratory-scale cell culture studies (shake flask through fed-batch bioreactor and harvest) to support characterization of cell banks and/or manufacturing bioprocesses
• Perform affinity chromatography and viral inactivation in support of lab-scale cell culture activities
• Perform cGLP cell banking activities for research use
• Coordinate with a broader scientific team to align on scheduling of lab activities
• Statistically analyze large data sets and draft technical reports to support commercial filings
• Present on technical topics during cross functional meetings.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing during troubleshooting and continuous improvement opportunities
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and you have the innate ability to balance multiple projects, prioritize them and execute them independently, while excelling at keeping all impacted parties well advised
• Can take on new and sometimes ambiguous challenges, learning quickly
• Have the ability to work in a team environment but can also take ownership of large technical reports and projects
• Can develop and drive scientific and/or business-related improvement ideas
• Understand antibody manufacturing processes
• Have a solid understanding of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supports and monitors team of analysts
• May participate in new hire interviews
• Supports the on-boarding process of new employees
• Participates in training of other employees.
• Performs peer review of data.
• Assists in coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Participates in the overtime and weekend schedule as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

You must have a BS/BA in life sciences/engineering or related field; Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry preferred. Level is determined based on qualifications relevant to the role

Additional information

This position is Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm EST. 

Additional Information

We have various openings on first, second and third shift, shift differential is included! Those in commutable distance to Rensselaer, NY 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 

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, New York are encouraged to apply. 

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment, and project-management worries. 

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment. 

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website