What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Scientist - Gene Therapy position at Eurofins?
Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, 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.
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Job Description
Job Description:
Eurofins PSS is seeking a Cell Gene Therapy Scientist to permanently work at a client site to support process development for rAAV-based gene therapy programs. This position will work in a team of three to support the development and qualification of assays, new reagents, and equipment in a fast-paced, high throughput environment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assay planning, preparation, execution, and post-run activities utilizing qPCR, dPCR, cell-based potency, ELISA, immunoassay, and compendial assay runs for rAAV-based gene therapy testing
- Participate in qualification of new reagents and equipment, and assay investigations
- Sample and reagent preparation via automated liquid handlers (Tecan Fluent), data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
- Documentation (ELN) in a GLP or GxP environment
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in a life sciences discipline (Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc.) with at least a year of industry experience in the following:
- ELISA, qPCR, PCR, or other manual immunoassays
- Experience utilizing pH and osmolality testing
- GLP or GxP experience
- Ability and willingness to learn and work with automation/robotic handlers
- Must have a strong attention to detail
- Must be eligible to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with compendial assays (endotoxin, visual inspection, bioburden, et.)
Additional Information
The position is full-time, first shift, Monday-Friday with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Philadelphia, PA are encouraged to apply.
Excellent full-time benefits include:
- 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.