Bioassay Scientist - Sr. Scientist

Eurofins; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Columbia, MO, is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Biotech department. You will serve as a subject matter expert for Drug Substances and Drug Products, performing method establishment and validations for ELISAs using ECL, and training junior staff.

The role requires strong data analysis, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work in a cGMP environment with timely results and clear communication to Eurofins clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology with 5 years in cGMP lab OR Master’s with 3 years in cGMP lab OR PhD with 1 year in cGMP lab.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform and optimize simple and complex experiments per regulatory SOPs.
• Perform method establishment and validations on ELISAs with ECL platforms.
• Analyze data and communicate results clearly.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Utilize LIMS and other lab systems effectively.
• Ensure timely delivery and adhere to schedules.

Skills

Data analysis

Training/mentoring

ELISA & multiplex ELISA

SoftMax Pro

LIMS proficiency

Results communication

Regulatory knowledge (cGMP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology

Master’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology

PhD in chemistry/biochemistry/biology

Tools

Molecular Devices SoftMax Pro

LIMS

Job 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. Eurofins 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 Organizations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

Job Description

Job Summary:Eurofins BPT-Columbiais looking for a Sr.Scientistto join ourteam located in Columbia, Missouri. This individual will be a subject matter expert in testing Drug Substances and Drug Products in the Biotech department. The successful candidate will perform method establishment and validations under cGMP guidelines on a diverse set of methods including, ELISAs, and multiplex ELISAs using electrochemiluminescence (ECL) methodologies. Ability to analyze data and effectively communicate results. Ability to complete work in an agreed upon timeline. Train team upon completion of method establishment and validation.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Designing, carryingout, and performingsimple and complex experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory (e.g. DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD, etc.) requirements as defined by protocol, method, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform method establishment and validations on a diverse set of methods including multiplex ELISAs using ECL platforms.
• Analyze data with software including Molecular Devices Softmax Pro and effectively communicate results.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Utilize laboratory information management system (LIMS) with proficiency.
• Is able to utilize equipment, facilities, and personnel to produce sound scientific results in a timely fashion for Eurofins clients.
• Adheres to schedule according to Eurofins or contracting organization’s timetable and establishes daily or weekly routines necessary to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology and 5 years of experience working in a cGMP laboratory OR Master’s degree and 3 years of experience working in a cGMP laboratory OR PhD and minimum 1 year(s) of experience working in a cGMP laboratory
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess:

• Previous experience working in a CRO/CDMO adhering to cGMP regulations
• Ability to conduct work efficiently, analyze data to ensure accuracy and report quality data.
• Industrial experience with method establishment and cGMP validations are highly desirable
• Good problem solving, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with additional hours, as needed.Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

We offer excellent full-time benefits including:

• Life and disability insurance,
• 401(k) with company match,
• Paid holidays and vacation,
• Dental and vision options.

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