Scientist I

Eurofins•San Diego, CA

1d•$40,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist joining our team is responsible for executing and supporting the development, qualification, validation, and transfer of cell-based bioassays in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. This role contributes to critical testing activities for biologics, cell and gene therapies, vaccines, and other pharmaceutical products by generating scientifically sound, high-quality data to support product development, release, stability programs, and regulatory submissions.

Requirements

BS or MS in Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related scientific discipline.
BS with 2–4 years or MS with 1–2 years of relevant laboratory experience in industry settings.
Mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique
Cell-based assay execution and troubleshooting
Data analysis and interpretation
Technical writing and documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and scientific software

Nice To Haves

Experience with mammalian cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, or cell-based assays preferred.
Cell-based potency, reporter gene, ADCC, and neutralization assays
ELISA, flow cytometry, and ligand-binding assays
qPCR/ddPCR methods
GraphPad Prism, SoftMax Pro, PLA, JMP, or similar software
GMP assay validation experience

Responsibilities

Perform cell-based potency, functional, neutralization, reporter gene, proliferation, viability, and ELISA assays.
Maintain mammalian cell cultures and prepare reagents, standards, and controls.
Execute GMP release, stability, characterization, and comparability studies.
Monitor assay performance using established system suitability criteria and control trending.
Support assay development, optimization, qualification, validation, and method transfer activities.
Execute studies assessing precision, accuracy, specificity, linearity, range, robustness, and system suitability.
Assist with data evaluation, acceptance criteria establishment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze data using bioassay and statistical software.
Evaluate dose-response curves, relative potency, and assay suitability.
Author and review protocols, reports, SOPs, and technical summaries.
Maintain accurate, complete, and GMP-compliant laboratory records.
Perform work in accordance with GMP, GDP, GLP, ALCOA+, and established quality systems.
Participate in deviations, OOS/OOT investigations, CAPAs, and change controls.
Support internal, client, and regulatory audits.
Work closely with project managers, QA, study directors, and scientific staff.
Support client interactions, technology transfers, and laboratory continuous improvement efforts.