Scientist - Technical Support

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

• Perform basic bacterial culturing, cell culturing or virology, with aseptic technique, and prepare media
• Conduct tissue processing, cell based assays and / or immunoassays (ELISA, Western blot) with serum and other biological samples
• Perform basic molecular biology tasks such as PCR, RT-PCR, DNA/RNA purification and protein analysis techniques
• Prepare reagents, manage and process clinical samples
• Data entry, verification and handling, record keeping, in accordance with scientific protocol and applicable Standard Operating Procedures
• Self-starter, able to prioritize and work efficiently
• Demonstrate ability to follow a written procedure
• Perform laboratory housekeeping duties and other general laboratory related tasks when assistance is needed
• Order, maintain and stock lab supplies such as common assay reagents, laboratory consumables, gloves, cleaning agents, etc.
• Assisting with laboratory animal work in the vivarium space (with training)
• Conducting larger scale Immunoassays and DNA purification using available automation
• Assisting with GLP and non-GLP clinical studies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological sciences, chemistry or related discipline

• Experience with PCR

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

• Cell culture – basic skills: aseptic technique and understanding of cell-based assays

• Microbiology – basic skills: aseptic technique, media prep, basic culturing

• Molecular Biology and Immunology – basic understanding of ELISA, DNA, RNA and protein analysis techniques

• General laboratory experience in microbiology and/or immunology

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI 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

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