Entry Level - Associate Bioassay Scientist

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Columbia, MO is seeking an Associate Scientist to join our Bioassay team. This entry-level role involves day-to-day laboratory work under prescribed CGMP/GLP protocols, supporting research and development, data accuracy, and timely reporting.

You will perform analytical tasks using a variety of techniques, increasing independence over time and contributing to study success in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field as listed.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.
• Interest in cell, molecular, and immune assays and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day lab work under CGMP/GLP guidelines.
• Assist in conducting, monitoring and reporting studies to ensure data quality.
• Provide analytical work using a range of techniques and instruments.

Skills

Cell assays

Molecular assays

Immunoassays

ELISAs

Electrophoresis

PCR

Lab skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology/chemical engineering/pharmaceutical sciences

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 an Associate Scientistto join our growing Bioassay team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Associate Scientist position is an entry level professional position involved in day-to-day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed processes (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.). Responsibilities include completing work for research and development under CGMP and/or GLP guidelines for studies, documentation, etc. Assisting in conducting, monitoring and reporting studies to ensure data accuracy and report quality. Providing analytical work on projects and studies using a range of analytical techniques and instruments. Working with increasing independence on studies and assignments.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess interest in:

• Cell, molecular, and immune assays; including cell-based assays, ELISAs, electrophoresis, WB and PCR techniques.
• Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• A highly motivated staff member that is willing to work on a team, and willing to work with others to teach and learn new skills.
• Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is Full-time position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Candidates currently living within a distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged 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.