Senior Scientist - NextGen Sequencing

Company Description

Eurofins is the world leader in the bio/pharmaceutical testing market.  With over €5.3 billion in annual revenues and 55,000 employees across 900 sites in 50 countries, Eurofins is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries and to governments.

The Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) Group is the largest network of harmonized bio/pharmaceutical GMP product testing laboratories worldwide. Eurofins BPT provides comprehensive CMC laboratory services for the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. The service portfolio supports all stages of the drug development process and all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing, including method development, microbiology, process validation and quality control.

Job Description

Job Summary: Eurofins NextGen Sequencing Department is seeking a Senior Scientist to perform method development and validation activities of next generation sequencing methods related to biopharma product safety.

• Perform NGS method development, validation, and qualification using a variety of instrumentation and techniques.
• Apply GMP in all areas of responsibility
• Generate sequencing libraries for DNA and RNA
• Perform viral extractions
• Mentor and train junior scientists
• Other job duties as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Biochemistry (BS and 5+ years of experience, MS and 3+ years of experience, or PhD and 1+ years of experience)
• Industry experience with Next Gen Sequencing in a cGMP laboratory, including sound technical knowledge on the operation of sequencers and troubleshooting.
• Expert knowledge in plasmid, viral vectors, and contaminating viruses
• Experience with NGS or molecular biology method development, qualification, and validation for GMP operations
• Ability to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with client-based work in a CRO or CDMO
• Knowledge of bioinformatics
• Experience writing GMP methods, reports, and SOPs
• Knowledge of DOE (Design of Experiment)

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates 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.