Biochemist (Upstream)
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. The company is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing, and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. The Biochemist (Upstream) role involves initiating and growing cell cultures, operating bioreactors, sampling, ordering and feeding media, harvesting bioreactors, and general lab maintenance and inventory management.
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)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients, self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to learn new techniques, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience interacting with people from a wide range of skill levels and experience
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and possess self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- 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
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills will be necessary to interface with multiple clients at the same time
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
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
- Adhering to Good Documentation Practices
- Maintenance of a clean and safe working environment
Benefits
- Excellent full-time benefits, including 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
