Analytical Assay Scientist - CE - #1693669

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 Organisation 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

The position will be providing analytical support to biotherapeutic process development teams, specifically focusing on large molecules (proteins, polysaccharides, nucleic acids, etc.).

Candidates should have familiarity with several of the below laboratory techniques; they should also possess expertise/knowledge with:

· Agarose Gel electrophoresis (AGE)

· Capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE)

· Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)

· Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

· Ultraviolet and visual light spectroscopy (UV-Vis)

· Analytical chromatographic separations using HPLCs or UPLCs

· Use of automated liquid handler

• Experience with Capillary Gel Electrophoresis and HPLC is required.

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other related fields.
• 3-5 years of relevant industrial experience 

• Preferred experience: 

  · Electronic laboratory notebook systems and/or GMP documentation practice

  · Empower or OpenLabs Software

• Position is full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Chesterfield, MO are 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.