Research Associate I

  • Full-time

Company 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 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 Description

Eurofins Beacon Discovery provides integrated drug discovery support to both pharma and biotech partners. The Beacon team has >20 years of drug discovery experience, moving targets all the way from initial concept to clinical candidate. Assay development, high throughput screening, medicinal and computational chemistry design, cell biology and pharmacology are all performed on-site. Beacon Discovery is searching for a Research Associate to support cell-based assays as part of integrated drug discovery programs. The position provides an outstanding opportunity to learn new techniques and develop new skills within a dynamic research team. Laboratory experience in areas such as mammalian cell culture, cell-based or ELISA assays, dose-response experiments would be advantageous but is not necessary. Extensive training will be provided.

  • Culture mammalian cell lines using aseptic techniques and perform cell characterization using cell counting and flow cytometry
  • Assist in developing new cell lines and cell-based assays
  • Perform cell-based, functional assays, using basic laboratory automation/robotics to guide medicinal chemistry efforts
  • Add experimental data to an online database and perform basic data QC
  • Work efficiently in collaboration with others
  • Document work clearly and perform tests accurately
  • Work effectively in a team setting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related discipline
  • Must be detailed-orientated and consistent in experimental approach.
  • Must be team-oriented and accustomed to working with other scientists.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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