What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plate-Based Transporter Assay Scientist - Entry Level position at Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions?
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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.
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Position Overview:
Working within Transporter Science Group in Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion Sciences (ADME), the individual will be responsible for carrying out high-throughput transporter and permeability assays in support of small molecule discovery.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform plate-based in vitro transporter assays of novel small molecules and be able to analyze generated data.
- Use robotics and automated liquid handling systems in the performance of screening.
- Utilize aseptic technique to culture and plate cells.
- Partner with bioanalytical team for sample analysis.
- Maintain up to date electronic laboratory notebooks and records in accordance with Pfizer policy.
- Comply with all safety training and good laboratory practices.
- Contribute to general laboratory housekeeping tasks and duties.
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/MS degree in Biology or related discipline
- Ability to handle large volumes of data and data analyses.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills/time management are required.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to keep accurate records using electronic notebooks.
- Attendance on site Mon – Friday during core business hours (9am – 3pm) is required.
- Must be eligable to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands on experience with automated (robotic) liquid handling equipment is a plus.
- 1 year of drug discovery experience in ADME, biology, or cell biology.
Position is full-time Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed; core hours are 9am-3pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT 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 USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
