Bioassay Associate Director

Eurofins•San Diego, CA

4d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Leadership & Strategic Management Team Oversight: Directly manage non-leadership employees and group leaders; handle scheduling, training, and fostering teamwork/morale. Operational Excellence: Ensure laboratory operations meet the highest quality, efficiency, and safety standards (including Health, Safety & Environmental responsibilities). Strategic Planning: Identify departmental unmet needs, focus on team time management, and implement LEAN projects or new technologies. Client Relations: Act as the primary technical contact for sponsors to coordinate studies and ensure expectations are met. Technical Responsibilities Method Development: Lead the development, qualification, and validation of cell-based analytical test methods for drug products and drug substances. Design studies to elucidate the cellular mode of action (MoA) of drugs and characterize drug-target interactions and signaling pathways Assay Execution: Perform tissue culture-based potency assays, ELISAs, and molecular biology techniques (qPCR, ddPCR, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA extraction/purification). Laboratory Support: Maintain multiple cell lines, prepare solutions/culture media, and utilize automation and advanced pipetting techniques. Technical Resource: Serve as the internal expert to resolve complex technical problems and oversee the onboarding of new instrumentation. Quality, Compliance & Documentation Regulatory Oversight: Ensure strict adherence to GXP (GMP/GLP) compliance; interface with the FDA and other regulatory agencies as needed. Track record of developing and validating GMP methods to support drug commercialization. Scientific Review: Serve as the final reviewer for scientific rigor, conclusions, and the quality of reports sent to customers. Technical Writing: Author SOPs, policies, and procedures; maintain accurate records and ensure the integrity of all laboratory work. Accountability: Take ownership of reporting errors, deviations, or Out of Specification (OOS) occurrences promptly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related physical sciences
Ph.D. with 10+ years of related experience.
Master’s with 15+ years of related experience.
Bachelor’s with 20+ years of related experience.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills for technical writing, client interaction, and professional peer engagement.
Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas and linking spreadsheets) and general scientific software.
High attention to detail, self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to work overtime when necessary to meet group deadlines.

Responsibilities

Directly manage non-leadership employees and group leaders; handle scheduling, training, and fostering teamwork/morale.
Ensure laboratory operations meet the highest quality, efficiency, and safety standards (including Health, Safety & Environmental responsibilities).
Identify departmental unmet needs, focus on team time management, and implement LEAN projects or new technologies.
Act as the primary technical contact for sponsors to coordinate studies and ensure expectations are met.
Lead the development, qualification, and validation of cell-based analytical test methods for drug products and drug substances.
Design studies to elucidate the cellular mode of action (MoA) of drugs and characterize drug-target interactions and signaling pathways
Perform tissue culture-based potency assays, ELISAs, and molecular biology techniques (qPCR, ddPCR, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA extraction/purification).
Maintain multiple cell lines, prepare solutions/culture media, and utilize automation and advanced pipetting techniques.
Serve as the internal expert to resolve complex technical problems and oversee the onboarding of new instrumentation.
Ensure strict adherence to GXP (GMP/GLP) compliance; interface with the FDA and other regulatory agencies as needed.
Serve as the final reviewer for scientific rigor, conclusions, and the quality of reports sent to customers.
Author SOPs, policies, and procedures; maintain accurate records and ensure the integrity of all laboratory work.
Take ownership of reporting errors, deviations, or Out of Specification (OOS) occurrences promptly.