Principal Scientist

Eurofins•San Diego, CA

1d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PSS is searching for a biochemist to play a key role in development and optimization of technologies that complement our client’s current ones. Responsibilities include performing standard molecular biology and biochemical techniques including PCR amplification, cloning, library construction, mutagenesis, sequence analysis, immunoassays, and binding kinetic determinations. Further responsibilities include working collaboratively with other groups to achieve objectives and timelines. Excellent communication, planning, organizational and record keeping skills with an attention to detail are essential. Highly self-motivated individuals with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented setting in a fast-paced drug discovery environment are desired.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S in biological sciences (immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or similar field) with 6+ years of relevant academic or industrial experience.
Strong skills in molecular biology techniques and/or biochemical assay development are required.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high throughput cloning, phage display or protein screening is a plus
M.S. in biology, genetics, molecular and cellular immunology or a related biological area.
FACS research technologies and analysis
Experience in general cell culture, functional cell-based assays, or handling primary cells
Experience with assessment of innate immune cell activation and/or antigen-specific immune response

Responsibilities

Performing standard molecular biology and biochemical techniques including PCR amplification, cloning, library construction, mutagenesis, sequence analysis, immunoassays, and binding kinetic determinations.
Standard molecular biology
Biochemical techniques
Antibody library construction
Cell based assays and simultaneous maintenance of different cell lines
Sequence analysis
Work with a cross-disciplinary team for data analysis
Independently execute experiments, analyze, interpret and present experimental data
Working collaboratively with other groups to achieve objectives and timelines.
Excellent communication, planning, organizational and record keeping skills with an attention to detail are essential.
Highly self-motivated individuals with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented setting in a fast-paced drug discovery environment are desired.