What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Scientist (Downstream Process) position at Eurofins?
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
- Perform lab-scale downstream processing of vaccine products and process intermediates
- Perform assays on vaccine products, process intermediates, and related experimental samples using biochemical/analytical tests
- Prepare solutions/reagents
- Set-up process equipment for lab-scale experiments
- Maintain records and experimental results following good manufacturing practices (GMP)
Role will be working with BSL2 biological agents, such as live viruses
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Completed bachelors degree in a scientific concentration
Pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience with SDS-PAGE, Western blot, Simple Western, HPLC / UPLC, SEC, cIEF, flow cytometry, DLS / SLS (light scattering methods), plate reader fluorescence / luminescence, A260/280, and/or SoloVPE
- Strong organizational skills and data management (e.g., electronic laboratory notebook compliance, Empower or similar chromatogram integration software)
- Aseptic sample handling skills and experience (working in a Biosafety Cabinet)
- Willing and able to work safely with BSL2 biological agents, such as live viruses
- Ability to work in a dynamic team-centered environment, coordinating work with team leads and colleagues with strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with small scale bioprocess unit operations (e.g., depth filtration, preparatory chromatography / FPLC, tangential flow filtration, bioburden reduction / sterile filtration)
Additional Information
Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, generally 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., but may vary to meet the assay needs; overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA 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
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.