Nanopore & RNA Scientist — Flexible Hours, On‑Site

Eurofins Group; Rixensart, Sint-Katelijne-Waver; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eco-Cheques €250/Year

12 ADV days

Team lunches

Well-being program

Payflip access

Job summary

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a Scientist for sequencing of nucleic acids, with expertise in nanopore and RNA sequencing. You will interpret results, generate documentation for method development through qualification and validation, and present findings to stakeholders.

You will plan lab activities with technicians and other scientists at Rixensart and Wavre, provide training, and support instrument maintenance in a fast-growing international setting.

Qualifications

• A Phd degree in Chemistry /Biochemistry /Biophysics / Biology / Bioengineering
• 3 years of DNA and RNA sequencing experience.
• The ability to lead a method development project within the area of expertise, at the bench.
• Sound scientific methodology and thinking, autonomy; commitment to solve problems and thinking outside of the box for solutions.
• Fluent communication skills in English. French is nice to have.
• Experience in working in a GMP environment is certainly a plus.

Responsibilities

• Scientist sequencing of nucleic acids with nanopore sequencing and RNA sequencing, including sequencing data analysis using off-the-shelf software
• Interpreting and reporting results after an extensive check of the raw data quality and critical results analysis.
• Involved in generating appropriate analytical documentation related to method development up to qualification & validation.
• Presenting results to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Participating to scientific/technology watch in your domain of competency, and will interact with external experts and/or equipment providers to ensure adequate implementation of technological innovation.
• Planning and executing activities in the laboratory in collaboration with technicians and other scientists of the team, located in Rixensart and Wavre sites.
• Providing support and technical advice to technicians and scientists, as well as training to the developed assays/technologies.
• Participating in lab organization and maintenance, e.g. ordering reagents & consumables, follow-up of instruments maintenance & repair in collaboration with technicians, scientists & lab supports

Skills

Fluent English

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biophysics/Biology/Bioengineering

Job description

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a Scientist for sequencing of nucleic acids, with expertise in nanopore and RNA sequencing. You will interpret results, generate documentation for method development through qualification and validation, and present findings to stakeholders.

You will plan lab activities with technicians and other scientists at Rixensart and Wavre, provide training, and support instrument maintenance in a fast-growing international setting.