Operations Specialist - External Screening & In Vitro Biology

Eurofins•Groton, CT

8d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Support external screening data operations, plate-based screening workflows, and vendor coordination to ensure accurate, timely data delivery for scientific decision-making. This role partners closely with internal scientists, cross-functional stakeholders, and external CRO partners to enable high-quality screening execution and data flow.

Requirements

BS in Biology or related scientific discipline required with at least 1 year of related experience
Experience with scientific data workflows, data management, and data QC in a research or screening environment.
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.
Highly organized, with the ability to track details, follow established processes, and maintain clear documentation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed, cross-functional environment.
Team Player: Builds strong relationships across teams and with external partners, contributing positively to shared goals.
Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing priorities, evolving processes, and shifting project needs.
Accountability: Takes ownership of deliverables and follows through to completion.
Customer Focus: Anticipates the needs of scientists and stakeholders to improve service quality.
Continuous Learning: Demonstrates willingness to learn new systems, scientific workflows, and best practices.

Nice To Haves

In vitro pharmacology experience preferred, including plate-based screening assay workflows, data analysis/QC, and upload.
Experience working with external vendors, CROs, or outsourced research partners preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update external screening data repositories and vendor-specific portals.
Process screening requests, validate and QC data deliverables, and distribute accurate data to scientists.
Coordinate with external vendors and CROs to track screening requests, clarify deliverables, and support timely resolution of data or workflow issues.
Support plate-based screening assay transfer to external CRO partners by ensuring assay data, protocols, controls, and supporting documentation are organized, complete, and aligned with internal standards.
Receive, format, and publish screening data using standardized data-loading tools and templates.
Register and maintain vendor profiles and project records in designated systems.
Maintain and update reference/control compound lists and screening protocols.
Request registration of new control/reference compounds as needed.
Adhere to established data handling standards and maintain clear documentation for audits and reporting.
Support additional responsibilities as business needs, project priorities, or workflow requirements evolve.