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.

• Perform a wide range of analyses (routine and non-routine) primarily but not limited to the molecular, cell biology, and virology test areas of Biopharmaceutical Services.
• Support the set-up activities of a state-of-the art laboratory space dedicated to test viral vectors and cellular biologics in the field of Cell and Gene Therapy.
• Support the development, validation and tech transfer activities with laboratory work and report writing.
• Support the transfer of developed and validated assays for Cell & Gene Therapy into routine testing and laboratory execution for client use.
• Support and lead investigational efforts, troubleshoot technical issues with emphasis on root cause analysis, impact/risk assessment and propose suitable Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Review and evaluate laboratory raw data for acceptability during validation activities, tech transfer and routine testing for data release to client.
• Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the Cell & Gene Therapy Department.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Ability to support tech transfer activities of validated assays for Cell & Gene Therapy into routine testing acting as Subject Matter Expert and representative of the Cell & Gene Therapy team.

• Ability to train Cell & Gene Therapy team members on technical assays and laboratory operations for routine testing of client’s samples.

• Demonstrate understanding of LEAN principles in a laboratory space and ability to apply them to guarantee Quality of deliverables and efficiently execute time sensitive laboratory analysis.  

• Excellent communication (oral and written), attention to detail, ability to prioritize time-sensitive activities and responsive to Management guidance.  

• Ability to work independently and as part of the Cell & Gene Therapy team, show self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude towards day-to-day business challenges.

• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company standard operating procedures and policies.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell biology, Process Engineering Biomedical Engineering, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent.

• Five years or more of directly-related experience with emphasis on laboratory work experience.

• A Candidate with laboratory experience in Biopharma Product Testing within GxP settings such as in a Contract Research Organization (CRO), Clinical Diagnostics Lab or in a GMP Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing unit (e.g. Quality Control, QC) is highly encouraged to apply to this position.

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

   

• 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.