Bioassay Scientist - Sr. Scientist

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins BPT-Columbia in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Sr. Scientist to join the Biotech department. The role focuses on testing Drug Substances/Products, method establishment, and validation under cGMP guidelines, with ELISAs and multiplex ELISAs using ECL.

You will analyze data, train staff, and ensure on-time delivery while utilizing LIMS and reporting results to Eurofins clients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments per protocol, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct method establishment and validation for ELISAs with ECL platforms.
• Analyze data and communicate results clearly.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Utilize LIMS to manage samples and data, ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

ELISA methods

ECL platforms

Softmax Pro

LIMS

Data analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in chemistry/biochemistry/biology

MS or PhD in related field

Tools

Softmax Pro software

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

Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Sr. Scientist to join our team 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, carrying out, and performing simple 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.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• 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.