Vaccine Assay Scientist

About the position

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity, a rewarding, enriching, and fulfilling career, and the opportunity to grow to greater levels of success with a company that values you? Then look no further! Join Eurofins PSS: a world class company that is growing by leaps and bounds while making a difference to humanity. At Eurofins PSS, you will gain experience working in state-of-the-art laboratories, and be a part of a team that is dedicated to testing, development, and advancement of life-saving drug products to make the world a healthier and happier place to live in. Our people are our chemistry and we need talented people like you now more than ever. Eurofins PSS is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients making life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins PSS works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Responsibilities

• Support new and in-line vaccine programs
• Provide analytical assay support for in-line product improvement studies
• Provide technical support for new and in-line products
• Routine sample testing to support in-line product improvement
• Participate in departmental and cross functional project teams
• Perform analysis of vaccine products and process intermediates utilizing various analytical techniques
• Document work as required for GMP compliance
• Author scientific reports, SOPs, and assay procedures
• Effectively summarize and present results and recommendations at meetings and technical review sessions
• Interact with cross-functional team members to design studies that will provide meaningful results

Requirements

• Experience with PCR, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), Western Blot, Southern blot, Cell biology and/or virology experience
• Strong laboratory/bench skills, with previous experience independently and collaboratively designing, executing and interpreting the results of analytical assays
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hands-on laboratory setting, self-motivated, adaptable, and a positive attitude
• Strong scientific, computer, organizational, and documentation skills, attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform method development and optimization
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques
• BS/MS Degree in biotechnology, biology, cell biology, virology, biochemistry, or other related degree concentration with 1-2 years experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship

Benefits

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays