Fermentation Process Development Scientist

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities – Fermentation Process Support Scientist, West Point Technical Operations

Operate 20L stainless steel bioreactors and ensure smooth fermentation processes via DeltaV and DCU automation systems for efficient bioreactor control

Operate Ambr250 and ensure smooth fermentation processes

Equipment troubleshooting

Write and develop SOPs

Support scale down projects of bioreactors for microbial cultures

BSL-1 and BSL-2 level environment

Use of biochemical analyzers (YSI, OD, pH, off-gas mass spec, RAMAN spectroscopy)

Use of ELN

Manage chemicals, supplies, inventory, and ensure safety regulation compliance

Statistical data analysis and results/conclusion presentation

cGMPs

Ability to perform off-shift work (3rd) occasionally

1-2 times/month if team is busy with runs

Schedule on volunteer basis (first come first served)

Qualifications

• B.S. OR M.S.in a scientific or engineering discipline that incorporates biology and chemistry curricula
• Prior experience with mammalian cell culture/Fermentation 
• Prior experience with good aseptic technique

Additional Information

Position is full-time and permanent, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with over time as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to West Point, PA 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

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 www.eurofinsus.com.

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