What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virology Assay Scientist position at Eurofins?
Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services (PSS) matters—and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we prioritize your professional growth by providing opportunities to build a long-term career in the biopharmaceutical industry. Our insourcing model allows scientists to develop hands-on expertise while working alongside industry leaders, supported by collaborative teams, strong training resources, work-life balance, and a competitive benefits package.
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, helping to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat and the water you drink to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins supports the world’s leading companies by ensuring product safety, authenticity, and regulatory compliance. Eurofins is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics testing, as well as agroscience CRO services, genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced materials sciences, and clinical research support.
If you are looking for a rewarding, hands-on scientific career, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
The Virology Assay Scientist will support virus production, characterization, and testing activities in a fast-paced laboratory environment. This role involves handling HIV-positive materials and patient-derived samples and performing high-throughput, cell-based virology assays using automated instrumentation. The successful candidate will contribute to both routine testing and the development, optimization, and validation of novel virology and biomarker assays.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Receipt, logging, and processing of patient blood samples, including isolation of PBMCs
- Virus production and characterization, including large-scale laboratory preparations
- Performance of ELISA- and flow cytometry–based viral analyses
- Plasmid handling and transfection-related activities
- High-throughput testing of compounds using cell-based HIV assays
- Assisting with the development, validation, and execution of novel biomarker and virology assays
- Operation and maintenance of automated laboratory equipment, as needed
- Accurate documentation of experimental data in accordance with GMP and laboratory best practices
This is a highly hands-on laboratory role requiring attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously.
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech laboratory environment
- Demonstrated experience with mammalian cell culture and immunoassays
- Willingness and ability to work with HIV laboratory strains and patient-derived samples
- Ability to learn and operate automated and high-throughput laboratory instrumentation
- Must be eligible to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with blood processing and PBMC isolation
- Experience working with primary cell cultures
- Hands-on experience with transfection techniques and flow cytometry
- Prior operation of automated liquid handling systems or other high-throughput platforms
Additional Information
The position is full-time, first shift, Monday-Friday with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of West Point, 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.