In Vitro Cell Culture Scientist - EAG Laboratories

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 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

EAG Laboratories is a global leader in analytical chemistry, advanced microscopy, surface analysis and analytical testing services of various types of materials from synthetic biomaterials to nanotechnology.  Our laboratories are at the forefront of this revolution, providing the scientific expertise and analytical techniques to support companies at every phase of the product lifecycle, from R&D to manufacturing.

Our laboratory in Maryland Heights, Missouri provides organic chemistry testing specializing in investigative analytical chemistry. Among our wide range of unique projects, one focus area is the chemical characterization of extractables and leachables from medical devices. To complement this work, we are expanding to add in vitro testing capabilities for toxicology studies. Examples include cell culture studies to evaluate cytotoxicity, irritation, genotoxicity, and other biological effects of products and materials. These studies are used by clients during product R&D as well as regulatory body registration. As industry testing shifts away from in vivo methods and to in vitro models, we expect this new endeavor to be an exciting and successful addition to the EAG line of services.

Job Description

We have an opening for an In Vitro Cell Culture Scientist.  The skills and responsibilities include:

• Design experiments with limited assistance from management and/or experienced scientists
• Evaluate cell culture via a variety of methods: morphological evaluation, fluorescent staining and imaging, ELISA, PCR, metabolic assays, etc.
• Interpret data from in vitro assays and apply understanding to solving a specific problem.
• Write scientific reports fit for the audience that includes specific conclusions, exact methodology, and supporting analytical data.
• Operate in accordance with GLP and standards such as ISO and OECD
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Work comfortably in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines.
• Maintain analytical instrumentation and troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Author standard operating procedures and demonstrate the ability to follow procedures.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• M.S./Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, or similar scientific discipline
• 3 to 5 years of academic or industrial laboratory experience
• Experience with mammalian cell culture

What will set you apart?

• Experience with ISO standards and GLP

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time. 
• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside the office or laboratory to access file cabinets, machinery, equipment, lift boxes, bend down etc.
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including over