Virology Assay Scientist

Eurofins • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Virology Assay Scientist will support virus production, characterization, and testing activities in a fast-paced laboratory environment. This role involves handling HIV-positive materials and patient-derived samples and performing high-throughput, cell-based virology assays using automated instrumentation. The successful candidate will contribute to both routine testing and the development, optimization, and validation of novel virology and biomarker assays. This is a highly hands-on laboratory role requiring attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech laboratory environment
• Demonstrated experience with mammalian cell culture and immunoassays
• Willingness and ability to work with HIV laboratory strains and patient-derived samples
• Ability to learn and operate automated and high-throughput laboratory instrumentation
• Must be eligible to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience with blood processing and PBMC isolation
• Experience working with primary cell cultures
• Hands-on experience with transfection techniques and flow cytometry
• Prior operation of automated liquid handling systems or other high-throughput platforms

Responsibilities

• Receipt, logging, and processing of patient blood samples, including isolation of PBMCs
• Virus production and characterization, including large-scale laboratory preparations
• Performance of ELISA- and flow cytometry–based viral analyses
• Plasmid handling and transfection-related activities
• High-throughput testing of compounds using cell-based HIV assays
• Assisting with the development, validation, and execution of novel biomarker and virology assays
• Operation and maintenance of automated laboratory equipment, as needed
• Accurate documentation of experimental data in accordance with GMP and laboratory best practices

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level