Research Associate - Bioassay

Eurofins USA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a laboratory professional to develop and perform assays in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques. Full-time position with competitive benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, paid holidays, and vacation.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with molecular and cell biology techniques required.
• 1-3 years of relevant industrial experience preferred.
• Experience working in GMP and GMP-like environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and troubleshooting in vitro cell-based expression assays.
• Documenting and reporting laboratory data in accordance with GMP practices.
• Collaborating effectively within cross-functional project teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology

Tools

PCR/qPCR

Flow cytometry

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

What you will learn and work with:

• Developing, performing, and troubleshooting in vitro cell-based expression assays and flow cytometry assays to support product testing.
• Supporting assay development through a variety of molecular biology techniques.
• Documenting and reporting laboratory data in accordance with GMP practices.
• Collaborating effectively within cross-functional and multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure timely and accurate testing.

Qualifications

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship indefinitely.

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in relevant life science field (Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related discipline)
• 1-3 years of relevant industrial experience
• Hands-on experience with molecular and cell biology techniques, including familiarity with techniques such as:
  • In vitro expression assays
  • Cell-based assays
  • Flow cytometry
  • Aseptic technique
• Experience working in GMP and GMP-like environments is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to good documentation practices.
• Candidates within a commutable distance of Chesterfield, MOare encouraged to apply

Desired Skills:

• PCR/qPCR

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance ofChesterfield, MOare encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

· Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options

· Life and disability insurance

· Paid holidays and vacation.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.