Laboratory Support Associate Scientist

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins PSS is looking for new team members to support and join our diverse team. This role will assist on scale-up and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial fermentation/purification processes for clinical and toxicology supplies. Duties and responsibilities will include setting up, executing, and evaluating GMP manufacturing unit operations such as seed train, bioreactors/fermenters, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, UF/DF, conjugation, and lyophilization. This includes CIP, SIP, aseptic sampling, parts washing, documentation, work order generation, and data entry/evaluation. The role will require communication and interaction with various groups and leaders in collaboration. Perform routine analytical, compendial, and general laboratory testing in a GMP-regulated environment. Conduct testing using techniques such as pH, appearance, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and other applicable analytical methods. Follow approved SOPs, test methods, specifications, and laboratory procedures. Operate, maintain, and perform routine checks of laboratory instruments and equipment as required. Accurately document testing activities and results in accordance with GMP and data integrity requirements. Review and evaluate analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements. Support sample preparation, testing, documentation, and laboratory investigations, as applicable. Maintain compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and applicable regulatory requirements. Collaborate with laboratory and cross-functional teams to support testing timelines and laboratory operations.

Requirements

Associate's degree or BS/BA in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent.
A minimum of 0 to 2+ years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment (bioprocess or chemical process industry).
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Maintains a safe work environment.
Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office required, especially MS Word, MS Excel.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Biological Pilot Plant or Commercial Manufacturing setting is desired.
Knowledge of fermentation and or downstream processing techniques.

Responsibilities

Set up, execution and evaluation of GMP manufacturing unit operations such as seed train, bioreactors/fermenters, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, UF/DF, conjugation and lyophilization.
CIP, SIP, aseptic sampling, parts washing, documentation, work order generation, and data entry/evaluation.
Communication and interaction with various groups and leaders in collaboration.
Perform routine analytical, compendial, and general laboratory testing in a GMP-regulated environment.
Conduct testing using techniques such as pH, appearance, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and other applicable analytical methods.
Follow approved SOPs, test methods, specifications, and laboratory procedures.
Operate, maintain, and perform routine checks of laboratory instruments and equipment as required.
Accurately document testing activities and results in accordance with GMP and data integrity requirements.
Review and evaluate analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements.
Support sample preparation, testing, documentation, and laboratory investigations, as applicable.
Maintain compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with laboratory and cross-functional teams to support testing timelines and laboratory operations.