Associate Scientist I
About The Position
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. Agrigenomics Associate Scientist I is dedicated to supporting select activities within the Agrigenomics Lab. Activities focus on sample preparation, DNA extraction, genotyping, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and data analysis for both plant, animal, and human specimens.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science in a field related to Agriculture or Laboratory Science is required.
- Good attention to detail, ability to effectively work in a team environment and good communication skills are required for this position.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- The ability to learn to use lab specific hardware and software as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant work experience may replace some education.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of paperwork
- Sample preparation (leaf, seed, and animal samples)
- DNA Extraction
- General Lab cleaning
- Genotyping
- Microarray technology
- NGS
- Data analysis
- Customer communication
- Assist in training of staff
- Internal communication about processes
- Other duties as needed
- Assists in equipment maintenance and calibration
- Support and maintain ISO quality system
- Support and maintain EBDI Safety program
- Others as required by workflows
Benefits
- comprehensive medical coverage
- dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
