Job Description
Eurofins Discovery provides lab research services for pharmaceutical and biotech organizations in a wide range of therapeutic areas to promote novel therapies for patients in need. This role will conduct industry leading cell-based and analytical assays in a laboratory setting with automated and classical methods.
Associate Scientist I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs work in a laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role
- Prepares and manages inventory of buffers, reagents, media, semi-finished and finished goods
- Maintains cell culture in a BSL2 laboratory, and adheres to cleanroom guidelines and aseptic technique, according to protocol
- Conducts production assays in ADMET, BioMAP®, Ion Channel, Biomarker, OncoPanel™ Services, and manufacturing, lot release assays and inventory management for Cell Products
- Understands and complies with requirements for work performed at a GxP site
- Completes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirements
- Demonstrates proficiency with, care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assets
- Conducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as required
- Adheres to department SOPs and documentation requirements, maintains accurate data management and reporting
- Supports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins’ competencies, as defined in the job plan
- Provides training to colleagues and external end users, when required
- Contributes to scientific community, and site research and development objectives
- Works effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business production, project timelines, and quality objectives
- Adjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelines
- Routinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients
- Performs other duties, as assigned
