Purification Scientist (Temporary)

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.

This is a temporary position lasting approximately 6 months. This is an on-site position in Sanford, NC

• Execute lab or pilot-scale purifications using Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), Normal Flow Filtration (NFF), and/or column chromatography

• Handle process development and characterization, scale-up and tech transfer to commercial manufacturing
• Process simulation and modeling, process troubleshooting, qualification of alternate raw materials and components, new technology development as needed to support experiment execution
• Prepare equipment, solutions, and consumable materials as needed
• Utilize technical knowledge to identify, troubleshoot, and assist with resolution of process problems
• Document experiment execution using an electronic lab notebook, batch record, and/or protocols
• Organize technical data and provide oral presentations or technical reports to communicate results, as required
• Prioritize and organize work to meet project deadlines and support team goals

Working on second shift may be required periodically

• Due to close work with specific bacterial strains, the following vaccinations will be offered by the company:
  • Blood Borne Pathogens (Hep B)
  • (Pneumovax 23)
  • (Menactra)
  • (Tdap)

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  Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or other related science degree concentration

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a laboratory environment

• Experience with lab or pilot-scale purifications with TFF, NFF and/or column chromatography

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

The position is TEMPORARY, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Sanford, NC are encouraged to apply.

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.