Senior Scientist: Biologics Raw Materials

Eurofins•Columbia, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Senior Scientist to join our Biologics Raw Materials team located in Columbia, Missouri. This individual will be a subject matter expert in testing Raw Materials used in Cell and Gene Therapy applications. The successful candidate will perform method establishment and validations under cGMP guidelines on a diverse set of methods including, HPLC, GC, Amino Acid Analysis, Mass Spectroscopy and FTIR. Ability to analyze data and effectively communicate results. Ability to complete work in an agreed upon timeline. Train team upon completion of method establishment and validation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology and 5 years of experience working in a cGMP laboratory OR Master’s degree and 3 years of experience working in a cGMP laboratory OR PhD and minimum 1 year(s) of experience working in a cGMP laboratory
Industrial experience with method establishment and cGMP validations are highly desirable
Authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a CRO/CDMO adhering to cGMP regulations
Ability to conduct work efficiently, analyze data to ensure accuracy and report quality data.
Good problem solving, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Designing, carrying out, and performing simple and complex experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory (e.g. DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD, etc.) requirements as defined by protocol, method, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Perform method establishment and validations on a diverse set of methods including HPLC, GC, Amino Acid Analysis, Mass Spectroscopy, and FTIR.
Analyze data with software including Empower and effectively communicate results.
Train and mentor junior staff.
Utilize laboratory information management system (LIMS) with proficiency.
Is able to utilize equipment, facilities, and personnel to produce sound scientific results in a timely fashion for Eurofins clients.
Adheres to schedule according to Eurofins or contracting organization’s timetable and establishes daily or weekly routines necessary to ensure on-time delivery.