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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs work in a laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of a lab roleConducts production assays primarily in Biotherapeutics Discovery, but may support other Services and activities based on business needsDevelops and performs assays for Biotherapeutics discovery applicationsWrites and maintains SOPs as requiredDevelops new methods supporting project teams both internally and externally for large molecule discovery, characterization, and optimizationPerforms Troubleshooting and Maintenance of equipment employed in the screening process (e.g. liquid handlers, stackers, plate washers, readers) Prepares and manages inventory of buffers, reagents, semi-finished and finished goods.Provides solutions to complex problems, identifies and initiates process improvementsMaintains high data quality and reproducibilityPerforms data and report QC review within the department, and may support study director activitiesTakes ownership of client projects with minimal supervisionSupports validation of new methods, and contributes to expansion of service/product line, equipment, and data management systemsCompletes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirementsDemonstrates proficiency with care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assetsConducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as requiredAdheres to department SOPs and documentation requirements, maintains accurate data management and reportingSupports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins’ competencies, as defined in the job planProvides training to colleagues and external end users, when requiredContributes to scientific community, and site research and development objectivesWorks effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business production, project timelines, and quality objectivesAdjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelinesRoutinely communicates project updates to internal and external clientsPerforms other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):

Direct experience with construct design (antibody and non-antibody proteins) in a contract research organization or industry laboratory for large molecule discovery applicationsDirect experience with antibody discovery methodologyFamiliarity with concepts of extracting data from the literature and FTODemonstrated proficiency in contributing independently on a project team with time and quality deliverablesGood communication and interpersonal skillsExperience working in a Quality Management SystemAbility to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship

Education/Experience (BMQ):

B.S. with 5 years relevant experienceM.S. with 3 years relevant experiencePh.D. with 1 year relevant experienceOr an equivalent of education and experience

Additional preferences:

Scientific expertise with different types of protein design, optimization and productionScientific expertise in protein production, purification and QC of proteins (antibody and non-antibody)Scientific expertise with construct design for cell line developmentFamiliarity with mining public or non-public resources of antibody analysis (immunogenicity, stability, solubility etc.) for antibody engineering and designBackground knowledge of sequence-structure-function correlationExperience in small team leadership and project managementExperience in leading and delivering results in R&D or innovation programs

Supervisory Responsibility:

0 – 2 junior Scientists – ability to lead cross-functional projects in direct or dotted-line responsibility.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of St. Charles, MO 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 Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.