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-Columbia is looking for a  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.

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology required
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred

Qualifications

• Strong background in biochemistry and/or biology.
• Experience with GMP Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting.
• Working knowledge of multiplex ELISA systems, and laboratory information management software are preferred. Ability to conduct work efficiently, analyze data to ensure accuracy and report quality data.
• Require 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 :

• 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.

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