Media Prep - Associate Scientist
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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.pe over the past 20 years. Job Description Meticulously prepare complex media at various scales to support cell culture for various iPSC differentiation workflows, ensuring timely and accurate execution of requested formulations. Read, review, and execute SOPs for preparation of reagents, stock solutions, and media handling and formulation. Track expiry of corresponding stock solutions and complete complex media. Maintain an updated media inventory database for forecasting, tracking raw material use & stock, lot usage, and overall material performance. Maintain accurate and meticulous record keeping with internal ELN system, independent data analysis, and reporting of data in written and oral formats. Perform work in full compliance with safety policies and technical protocols and complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified. Perform complex algebraic mathematical calculations with high accuracy to determine critical parameters such as molarity, molality, and percentages. Precisely calculate volumes of solution components based on intricate mathematical formulas, ensuring exact proportions for experimental and manufacturing processes. Troubleshoot media preparation challenges and deviations when necessary. Collaborate with process development scientists to support high throughput optimization of media formulations for scale-up, reproducibility, and cost-efficiency. Operate automation platforms (e.g., liquid handlers, automated dispensers, robotic mixing systems) to support streamlined media preparation, increasing throughput, reproducibility, and data traceability.
Requirements
- B.S. and/or M.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field)
- Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic technique and reagent, stock solution, and complex cell culture media preparations.
- Advanced skills in algebraic calculations: molarity, percentages, solution component volumes.
- Unwavering commitment to safety protocols and procedures
- Proven capacity to ensure work product quality and understand the impact on downstream processes.
- Work within a team-oriented lab environment and work within cross-functional project teams.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Meticulously prepare complex media at various scales to support cell culture for various iPSC differentiation workflows, ensuring timely and accurate execution of requested formulations.
- Read, review, and execute SOPs for preparation of reagents, stock solutions, and media handling and formulation.
- Track expiry of corresponding stock solutions and complete complex media.
- Maintain an updated media inventory database for forecasting, tracking raw material use & stock, lot usage, and overall material performance.
- Maintain accurate and meticulous record keeping with internal ELN system, independent data analysis, and reporting of data in written and oral formats.
- Perform work in full compliance with safety policies and technical protocols and complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified.
- Perform complex algebraic mathematical calculations with high accuracy to determine critical parameters such as molarity, molality, and percentages.
- Precisely calculate volumes of solution components based on intricate mathematical formulas, ensuring exact proportions for experimental and manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshoot media preparation challenges and deviations when necessary.
- Collaborate with process development scientists to support high throughput optimization of media formulations for scale-up, reproducibility, and cost-efficiency.
- Operate automation platforms (e.g., liquid handlers, automated dispensers, robotic mixing systems) to support streamlined media preparation, increasing throughput, reproducibility, and data traceability.
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
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
