Entry Level Scientist- Viral Clearance

Eurofins•Lancaster, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific’s Viral Clearance Services team assesses whether biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes can remove or inactivate potential viral contaminants. Testing is designed to satisfy ICH Q5A guidelines and generally measures the presence or absence of virus plaque-forming units, comparing the initial virus titer with the amount remaining in the product-containing fraction after purification. The difference is reported as a Log Reduction Value. Team members perform virus plaque assays, manipulate cell cultures, dilute virus samples, and help clients conduct viral clearance studies by spiking product intermediates with virus. They may also perform client purification processes, prepare and propagate virus stocks, and operate laboratory instrumentation. The role includes completing training, working with an experienced analyst or mentor on analyses of biopharmaceutical ingredients and products, preparing or reviewing standards and samples, operating equipment independently or with guidance, and reviewing data for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with GMP and/or GLP regulations. This is a full-time, first-shift position, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is not remote. Candidates within commuting distance of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, are encouraged to apply; relocation assistance is not provided. Travel of up to 25% may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related degree concentration.
No previous industry laboratory experience is required.
Ability to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.
Good dexterity.
Positive attitude and solution-driven approach.
Organized, efficient, careful, safety-conscious, and accurate work habits.
Sound scientific logic and understanding of instrumentation.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to work with moderate supervision on assigned tasks after training is completed.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Able to work full-time, first shift, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Cell culture experience or skills.
Virology knowledge or experience.
Plaque assay or TCID50 experience.
Virus production experience.
AKTA experience.
Protein purification knowledge or experience.
Viral filtration knowledge or experience.
Virus inactivation knowledge or experience.
Anion exchange (AEX) knowledge or experience.
Cation exchange (CEX) knowledge or experience.
Customer-service orientation.
Detail- and quality-oriented approach.
Confident and effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to work well in a team setting.
Currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Complete all required training in a timely and thorough manner.
Work with an experienced analyst or mentor to perform tasks and analyses of biopharmaceutical ingredients and products.
Prepare or review standards and samples for analysis.
Run equipment and instrumentation independently and/or with guidance.
Perform cell culture manipulation and virus sample dilutions for plaque assays.
Assist clients with viral clearance studies by spiking client sample intermediates with virus.
Perform client purification processes when clients are not on site to perform them.
Manipulate cell cultures and propagate virus to create additional virus banks and improve virus stock titer or purity.
Work efficiently and review laboratory data for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations.
Travel as required, potentially up to 25%.