Method Development Bioassay Scientist
About The Position
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services. This role supports method development and transfer in molecular, biochemical, and cell-based assays. The scientist will perform careful documentation of studies, data analysis, and prepare data for presentation. They will maintain clear and detailed documentation of experimental records, independently analyze and interpret data, perform cell culture maintenance, media preparation, aliquoting, and maintain clean biosafety cabinets. Responsibilities also include maintaining water levels in incubators/water baths, ordering and restocking reagents/disposables, performing instrument maintenance and submitting paperwork, scheduling and accompanying vendors for instrument repairs, and maintaining freezer/refrigerator inventories. The role also involves assisting with data integrity of analytical data for bioproducts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in life science concentration (chemistry, biology, or related fields) and greater than 4 years of directly related industry experience or a MS degree in a life science concentration (chemistry, biology, or related fields) and 2 to 4 years of directly related industry experience
- At least 2 years of molecular biology research in an academic lab or in industry
- Experience with basic Biology/Molecular biology or Biochemistry techniques
- Experience with cell culture
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Electronic notebook experience with ELN and NG9 system
- Automation experience with Hamilton, Assist plus systems
- Hands-on Experience in bioassays such as cell-based assay and binding assays (ELISA/SPR) development
- Molecular biology experience such as cloning, PCR, Transfections using chemical and electroporation techniques, Generation of lentivirus, Single cell cloning, Reporter gene assay development
- Experience biochemical testing, such as enzymatic assays
- Experience with FACS, RTPCR, ddPCR, Western blot techniques
- Experience with large molecules such as antibodies, fusion protein, peptides
- Experience with multiple plate reader technologies for detection of absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence
- Familiar with Molecular devices plate reader software such as SoftMax Pro
- BioTek plate readers
Responsibilities
- Support method development and transfer in molecular, biochemical and cell based assays
- Perform careful documentation of studies, data analysis and preparing the data from studies in presentable manner
- Maintain clear and detailed documentation of experimental records, independently analyze and interpret data
- Cell culture maintenance
- Media preparation
- Aliquoting
- Clean biosafety cabinets at least twice a year
- Maintain water levels in incubators/water baths
- Ordering and restocking reagents/disposables
- Perform instrument maintenance to ensure instruments run correctly (monthly calibrations, summer/winter shutdown procedures, etc.), and submit paperwork
- Schedule and accompany vendors for instrument repairs
- Maintain freezer/refrigerator inventories
- Assist with data integrity of analytical data for bioproducts
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental options
- Vision options
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
