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
Pay Rate: $35/Hr.- $40/Hr.
The successful candidate for the QC Scientist I position will join the QC team with a multifaceted approach for providing high value services based on the Eurofins DiscoverX Products platform and other proprietary technologies.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Quality control of cell lines, assay ready products and reagents. Assist with custom orders where necessary.
- Execution of cell-based assays under aseptic conditions, following detailed SOPs.
- Working closely with R&D to ensure smooth, efficient, and successful execution of new bioassay assay process transfer to Cell Production and QC.
- Help to implement Master Cell Bank (MCB) and/or Working Cell Bank (WCB) process flow and related SOPs.
- Perform Mycoplasma and Sterility test on production lots
- Perform QC result data analysis and present data to Manager
- Troubleshooting functional issues related to product performance where necessary.
- Prepare reagents and cell culture media using aseptic technique
- Maintain laboratory equipment, reagent inventories, and laboratory/electronic notebooks
- Participate and present data in weekly group meetings.
- Revise or generate new QC SOPs as needed
- Organization and maintenance of ligand stock libraries.
- Actively maintain lab organization according to Lean principles.
- Ensure that lab is always clean and tidy.
- Other duties as required and assigned
Qualifications
- B.S or Masters in a relevant life science with at least 2 years of industrial experience which includes culturing various cell lines and performing cell-based assays.
- Hands on experience with cell culture and aseptic technique is required.
- Must be able to utilize basic math and chemistry concepts for preparing solutions and cell suspensions.
- A solid understanding of basic biochemistry and cell biology is required.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are required.
- Must be able to work as a member of a team and independently
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be comfortable and experienced working in a commercially focused lab environment.
- Must able to follow SOPs, make careful observation, and to keep clear and complete records of work.
Ability And/or Skill
- Experience in culturing mammalian cells is required
- Knowledge of using Excel, PowerPoint or other programs for laboratory sample and reagent management is a plus.
- Experience in cryopreservation of mammalian cells is required
- Experience plating into 96- and/or 384-well plates using an automated liquid dispenser is desirable.
Additional Information
What we offer:
- 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
Other Factors
Work Environment:
- Laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard laboratory equipment. This position operates in a BSL1/2 laboratory setting. There is potential for exposure to human tissues and fluids.
Travel
- No travel is expected for this position.
Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
