Scientist (Downstream Support Lab)

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

The Scientist 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

1. Skills desired (nice to have):
   1. Knowledge of downstream purification and/or processing (experience with AKTAs / general chromatography, TFF/DFF, homogenization, etc.)
   2. General GMP/GDP knowledge
   3. LSS experience (problem-solving mindset)
2. Skills required (must have):
   1. Pharmacy Industry experience (2-4 years minimum) 
   2. Flexibility to work days/nights
   3. Experience with Assay Development

Additional Information

• Both M-F first shift 8-5 for 3 weeks out of the month and 1 week on 3rd shift​‌ 4days - 10hr shifts 

• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Durham, NC are encouraged to apply.

  As a Eurofins Lancaster Labs employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and PTO, dental and vision options.

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