Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job DescriptionPerform large-scale (up to 10 L) expression of recombinant proteins and virus-like particles (VLPs) by transient transfection of suspension mammalian cells across multiple expression systems, including shake flask and WAVE bioreactor technologyWork closely with lead scientist in the expression group and coordinate with the protein purification and characterization groups in the facility

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

MS in biology, biochemistry or related scientific field. Or BS in biology, biochemistry or related scientific field with 2 or more years of relevant post-graduation work experience in a scientific setting, with preference given to industrial experienceAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with suspension mammalian cell culturesExperience with large-scale (up to 10L) cell culture and bioreactor technology, including WAVE bioreactor systemsExperience with cell culture analyzers, including the BioProfile FLEX analyzerExperience developing optimized expression conditions for hard to express proteins, including multimeric proteinsSolid foundation in sterile, aseptic technique and sterile cell cultureExperience working in a biosafety cabinet (BSC) for sterile cell cultureExperience with mammalian cell culture, including passaging cells, cell counting, determining cell density and dilutionsExperience with recombinant protein expression by transient transfection of mammalian cells.Proficiency in protein characterization techniques including SDS-PAGE, Western blot analysis, and UV-VIS spectroscopy

Additional Information

This position is Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with overtime as needed and the potential for some off shift hours as dependent on project. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.