Bioassay Method Development
About The Position
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services. This role supports method development and transfer in molecular, biochemical, and cell-based assays. The position involves performing careful documentation of studies, data analysis, and preparing data in a presentable manner. Responsibilities include cell culture maintenance, media preparation, aliquoting, cleaning biosafety cabinets, maintaining water levels in incubators/water baths, ordering and restocking reagents/disposables, performing instrument maintenance and calibrations, scheduling vendor repairs, and maintaining freezer/refrigerator inventories. The role also assists with data integrity of analytical data for bioproducts.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters in Cell biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Pharmacology
- At least 2 years of molecular biology research in an academic lab or in industry
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- Experience with basic Biology/Molecular biology or Biochemistry techniques
- Experience with cell culture
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Nice To Haves
- Electronic notebook experience with ELN and NG9 system
- Automation experience with Hamilton, Assist plus systems
- Hands-on Experience in bioassays such as cell-based assay and binding assays (ELISA/SPR) development
- Molecular biology experience such as cloning, PCR, Transfections using chemical and electroporation techniques, Generation of lentivirus, Single cell cloning, Reporter gene assay development
- Experience biochemical testing, such as enzymatic assays
- Experience with FACS, RTPCR, ddPCR, Western blot techniques
- Experience with large molecules such as antibodies, fusion protein, peptides
- Experience with multiple plate reader technologies for detection of absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence. Familiar with Molecular devices plate reader software such as SoftMax Pro. BioTek plate readers
Responsibilities
- Support method development and transfer in molecular, biochemical and cell based assays
- Perform careful documentation of studies, data analysis and preparing the data from studies in presentable manner
- Maintain clear and detailed documentation of experimental records, independently analyze and interpret data
- Cell culture maintenance
- Media preparation
- Aliquoting
- Clean biosafety cabinets at least twice a year
- Maintain water levels in incubators/water baths
- Ordering and restocking reagents/disposables
- Perform instrument maintenance to ensure instruments run correctly (monthly calibrations, summer/winter shutdown procedures, etc.), and submit paperwork
- Schedule and accompany vendors for instrument repairs
- Maintain freezer/refrigerator inventories
- Assist with data integrity of analytical data for bioproducts
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
Mid Level
