Associate Scientist - Viral Safety

Eurofins USA; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the bio/pharmaceutical testing industry is seeking an Associate Scientist to join their team in Lancaster, PA. This entry-level position involves performing aseptic tissue culture and virology techniques, documenting work under GMP compliance, and contributing to various laboratory tasks. Candidates will enjoy a full-time schedule from Sunday to Thursday, along with excellent benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to learn multiple techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic tissue culture techniques and virology methods.
• Document work for GMP compliance.
• Review and evaluate raw data for acceptability.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular or cell biology

Job description

Eurofins is the world leader in the bio/pharmaceutical testing market. With over €5.3billion in annual revenues and 55,000 employees across 900 sites in50 countries, Eurofins is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries and to governments.

The Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) Group is the largest network of harmonized bio/pharmaceutical GMP product testing laboratories worldwide. Eurofins BPT provides comprehensive CMC laboratory services for the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. The service portfolio supports all stages of the drug development process and all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing, including method development, microbiology, process validation and quality control.

Job Description

Job Summary: Eurofins Viral Safety is seeking an entry level Associate Scientist to join their team in Lancaster, PA.

Hours:Sunday - Thursday 8am-5pm

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform aseptic tissue culture techniques such as expansion and seeding of adherent and suspension tissue culture lines, including numerous mammalian and insect culture cell lines.
• Perform common lab skills include microscopy, aseptic media preparation, mechanical pipetting, serial dilution preparations, and basic calculations including the use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Perform virology techniques including inoculation of tissue culture systems with various model viruses, plaque assays, focus assays, and other secondary techniques such ashemagglutination/hemadsorption assays and immunofluorescence staining
• Review and evaluate raw data for acceptability
• Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department
• Document work as required for GMP compliance

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular or cell biology, or-related field or other related degree concentration,
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Sunday-Thursday 8am-5pm,with overtime as needed. Candidates who live within a commutable distance from Lancaster, PA encourage to apply.

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

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.