Biochemist (Formulation Team)

Eurofins•Indianapolis, IN

4h•$21 - $24

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 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. Perform testing for in-process samples, including: Density, Viscosity, Appearance, UV Spectrophotometry, pH, Osmolality, particulate matter (HIAC and MFI), protein content, and HPLC analysis, including, but not limited to, SEC, and Polysorbate 80 · Set-up and operation of most equipment in the formulations and process lab, including plunger insertion unit, filler, vial capper, etc. · Prepare common buffer, calibration, and standard solutions as needed; will perform all aspects of laboratory operations, such as sample receipt, data generation, data verification and interpretation, instrument qualification, operation, troubleshooting, and all supporting documentation for such activities · Complete sample LIMS tasks and interface with other informatics systems within the laboratory as needed to perform testing; plan experiments, author documents relative to those experiments, and provide data integrity review for work completed by others · Responsible for all aspects of assigned studies, including securing formulation,s excipients, components (vials/stoppers and prefilled syringes/plungers), equipment set‑up, manufacturing drug product, dialysis, placebos including sampling and equipment clean-up, sample submission, and summarizing the data for the study; maintain laboratory instrument calibration, cleaning, restocking supplies

Requirements

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
Knowledge of aseptic techniques and parenteral formulation
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Responsibilities

Perform testing for in-process samples, including: Density, Viscosity, Appearance, UV Spectrophotometry, pH, Osmolality, particulate matter (HIAC and MFI), protein content, and HPLC analysis, including, but not limited to, SEC, and Polysorbate 80
Set-up and operation of most equipment in the formulations and process lab, including plunger insertion unit, filler, vial capper, etc.
Prepare common buffer, calibration, and standard solutions as needed; will perform all aspects of laboratory operations, such as sample receipt, data generation, data verification and interpretation, instrument qualification, operation, troubleshooting, and all supporting documentation for such activities
Complete sample LIMS tasks and interface with other informatics systems within the laboratory as needed to perform testing; plan experiments, author documents relative to those experiments, and provide data integrity review for work completed by others
Responsible for all aspects of assigned studies, including securing formulation,s excipients, components (vials/stoppers and prefilled syringes/plungers), equipment set‑up, manufacturing drug product, dialysis, placebos including sampling and equipment clean-up, sample submission, and summarizing the data for the study; maintain laboratory instrument calibration, cleaning, restocking supplies