Purification Scientist Group Leader

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions•Indianapolis, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services. This role involves leading a team in a client environment, focusing on purification science. The position requires execution of discovery stage automated purifications, characterization of protein solutions, and general lab tasks. The company emphasizes high quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major) in addition to at least 2 years of experience.
Experience with protein solutions and protein chromatography analytical characterization
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Analytical/Problem-Solving 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 timely and accurate records, follow instructions, ability to identify and implement operational and organizational improvements, and comply with company policies and GLP processes, while delivering the highest standard of quality data

Responsibilities

Lead team, schedule, and train employees in client environment
Conduct performance reviews, manage training records, interview candidates, and support succession planning.
Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
Foster morale and teamwork
Execution of discovery stage automated purifications using a variety of chromatographic techniques, tangential flow filtration (TFF) and AKTA system
Characterization of protein solutions using Agilent HPLC, SDS-Page
Responsible for timely delivery & documentation of assay data and provide support for authoring study reports
Maintaining inventories, preparing solutions and buffer-based protein purification, AKTA system cleaning and cleaning in place, performing routine analytical measurements (pH, UV-Vis, HPLC), maintaining an electronic lab notebook