Scientist - Bioassay

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America seeks a Scientist for their Bioassay team in Columbia, Missouri. The role involves complex laboratory activities including developing research under CGMP/GLP guidelines, and documenting studies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of hands-on experience, particularly with cell-based assays and analytical techniques. This full-time position offers excellent benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in relevant field or demonstrated comparable competency.
• Strong laboratory experience with CGMP and/or GLP guidelines.
• Authorization to work in the country indefinitely without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Complete work for research and development under CGMP and/or GLP guidelines.
• Document and report studies to ensure data accuracy.
• Conduct, monitor, and report studies independently.

Skills

Cell-based assays

ELISAs

Electrophoresis

Western Blot

PCR techniques

Cell and molecular biology

HPLC

GC

LIMS system

Good communication skills

Education

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

Master’s degree may substitute for bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Scientist to join our growing Bioassay team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Scientist position is an intermediate-level professional position involved in somewhat complex 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, documenting and reporting studies, assisting in conducting, monitoring and reporting studies to ensure data accuracy and report quality, providing complex analytical work on projects and studies using a range of analytical techniques and instruments, and working with increasing independence on studies and assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience in cell, molecular, and immune assays, including cell-based assays, ELISAs, electrophoresis, WB and PCR techniques.
• Strong background in cell and molecular biology.
• Experience with GLP and/or GMP and hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC.
• Experience with LIMS system desirable.
• Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• A highly motivated staff member willing to work on a team and learn new skills.
• Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field, or a degree with comparable coursework, and a minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a directly relevant or demonstrated comparable competency and skill attainment.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience.
• Authorization to work in the country indefinitely without sponsorship.

Additional Information

• Full-time position, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.
• 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.