Biochemist Upstream Group Leader

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. This role involves initiating and growing cultures, monitoring cell densities, setting up and managing bioreactors, ordering supplies, and performing general lab maintenance. The position also supports cell line generation, HEK/AAV development, and sequencing for stability. Adherence to Good Documentation Practices and maintaining a clean, safe working environment are crucial. The role requires the ability to work independently, accurately, and with minimal supervision, as well as coaching, training, and developing team members. Responsibilities include coordinating workflow, monitoring daily progress to meet turnaround times, preparing and reviewing job plans, conducting performance reviews, and maintaining training records. Succession planning for growth and collaboration with leaders and clients to implement business directives are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science 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 a related major)
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
Leadership experience
4+ years related lab experience
Demonstrated ability to work as an independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented, result-driven and highly flexible team-player in a fast-paced working environment
Strong focus on quality, teamwork, and productivity
Proactive, positive, solution-oriented leadership style with ability to prioritize and coordinate simultaneous projects with varying deadlines
Strength in employee engagement, morale, and retention
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Responsibilities

Initiate and grow up flasks of culture
Read flask cell densities on the Vi-Cell and calculate passage volumes
Set up WAVE Bioreactors
Set up 50L SUBs
Sample WAVEs and SUBs
Order feeds and media for flasks and bioreactors
Set up feeds and feed bioreactors
Set up harvests and harvest bioreactors, with or without concentration, and deliver to purification
General lab cleanup and maintenance (cleanup after harvest, take out fiber drums, recycle media bottles)
Inventory management of lab consumables and enter into app
Support work involving cell line generation for new molecules, HEK/AAV development, and sequencing for stability
Adhering to Good Documentation Practices
Maintenance of a clean and safe working environment
Ability to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision
Coach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements
Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TAT
Prepare and review job plans, conduct semiannual performance reviews, keep training records up to date for assigned employees, perform succession planning in preparation for growth
Collaborate closely with leaders and clients in implementing overall business directives