Biochemistry Scientist – Group Lead

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

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is seeking an energetic, team-oriented experienced scientist to join a new team in a hands-on, laboratory-based role supporting all stages of drug product development of antibodies, Fc-conjugates and other novel protein based molecules. The successful candidate will have experience working in an analytical laboratory setting and familiarity with chromatographic, electrophoretic, and spectroscopic techniques. The candidate must possess a strong ability to work independently and as a team member while supporting multiple projects. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary. The ideal candidate is efficient, curious, creative, enthusiastic, and looks for ways to improve processes and technology.

Responsibilities:

Technical (80%)

• Perform routine analytical tests such as size exclusion chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, pH, protein concentration, appearance testing, and subvisible particle analysis
• Buffer exchange and concentration of protein drug products
• Perform long term stability testing of drug products
• Maintain an electronic lab notebook and organize data across networked systems

Leadership (20%)

• Lead and manage up to nine team members
• Create and drive a positive, inclusive, success-oriented, high performing team
• Track and monitor team performance using internal and external metrics
• Implement employee development opportunities including career growth, technical growth, leadership growth, and facilitate peer-to-peer cross training
• Identify and resolve service and personnel problems in a timely manner
• Escalate service and personnel problems, as needed
• Timecare approvals, PTO approvals, and other related administrative tasks
• Collaborate with and report to area leadership

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• BS/MS in Biochemistry/Biology/Chemistry or related discipline with an experience in a GMP analytical lab.
• Prior experience with HPLC, UPLC, capillary electrophoresis systems, spectroscopy, flow imaging and protein concentration using SoloVPE is desirable.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical cGMP and Quality Assurance requirements, experience with aseptic technique a plus.
• Proficient computer skills including standard office software and analytical data systems

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m., with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Redmond, WA 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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