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.

• Perform high-throughput phenotyping in an organized and timely manner

• Perform Cell Culture of Primary Cells and complete various Cell Based Assays independently

• Perform high-throughput sample testing in an organized and timely manner

• Maintain excellent aseptic technique and ensure sterility/quality of cell culture and assay outcomes

• Work safely within BSL-2 laboratory environment

• Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks, prepare precise technical report summaries, any necessary analysis and maintain appropriate documentation

• Basic Laboratory management, multitasking, and experimental troubleshooting

• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in scientific discipline with emphasis in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines with 1-3 years of hands on experience

• Training and experience with Cell Culture (Primary Cells, Mammalian Cell Culture, maintaining cell lines, etc)

• Working knowledge of and/or skills in cell biology/genetics field (pipetting, aseptic technique, preparing media, cell based assay work, nucleic acid isolation, library prep, cytokinetic assay, etc)

• Excellent attention to detail

• Comfort working within a fast-paced lab environment

• Ability to perform basic dilution and stoichiometric calculations

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

• Attention to detail and good oral and written communication skills required

• This role is a one-year contract with the potential ability to be extended.
• Work environment: The person filling this position will work predominantly in a laboratory setting. There may be exposure to hazardous chemicals. This position would be expected to be 100% on site.
• Candidates located within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply.
• Position is full-time, first shift, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some variation as needed.
• 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.