Sr. Molecular Biologist

Eurofins • Portage, MI

133d

About The Position

The scientist filling this position will serve as the primary technical lead for cell-based potency, plate-based assays, qPCR, ELISA, and working with master cell banks. Work will be conducted in a cGMP testing environment. The candidate will be responsible for general laboratory and operational support, including executing and analyzing data from experiments, compiling raw data, performing data trending, and writing detailed comprehensive summary reports of assay development and quality control activities. The role also includes providing support in document and SOP review, data entry, and data analysis, ensuring general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and inventory, and ensuring proper and timely completion of testing and tasks as assigned. The candidate will revise test methods or equipment SOPs, raw material specifications, and/or sample plans as appropriate, identify and facilitate continuous improvements in QC laboratory and systems, maintain instrumentation and supporting documentation in a cGMP compliant manner, assist in the implementation of new assay methodologies and the associated instrumentation, and identify and support initiation and completion of deviations, CAPAs, and laboratory investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and a minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience, or a master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Good dexterity; positive attitude; solution driven; good work habits (organized, efficient, careful, safety-conscious, accurate); attention to detail; sound scientific logic.
• Good oral and written communication skills; understanding of multiple instrumentation platforms; client service focused.
• Demonstration of organizational skills; ability to independently work on complex projects; ability to multitask; technical writing skills.
• Industry experience with cell-based laboratory testing, preferably in a GLP/cGMP environment.
• Industry experience with cell-based potency, qPCR, ELISA, and working with master cell banks.
• Proficient with aseptic technique.
• Possess a basic understanding of instrument installation, maintenance, and qualification in a GxP environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical lead for cell-based potency, plate-based assays, qPCR, ELISA, and working with master cell banks.
• Execute and analyze data from experiments.
• Compile raw data, perform data trending, and write detailed comprehensive summary reports of assay development and quality control activities.
• Provide support in document and SOP review, data entry, and data analysis.
• Ensure general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and inventory.
• Ensure proper and timely completion of testing and tasks as assigned.
• Revise test methods or equipment SOPs, raw material specifications, and/or sample plans as appropriate.
• Identify and facilitate continuous improvements in QC laboratory and systems.
• Maintain instrumentation and supporting documentation in a cGMP compliant manner.
• Assist in the implementation of new assay methodologies and the associated instrumentation.
• Identify and support initiation and completion of deviations, CAPAs, and laboratory investigations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Dental and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree