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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supporting the client Process Sciences and Manufacturing Departments through the laboratory characterization and validation of manufacturing bioprocesses
• Conduct laboratory-scale cell culture studies (shake flask through fed-batch bioreactor and harvest) to support characterization of cell banks and/or manufacturing bioprocesses
• Perform affinity chromatography and viral inactivation in support of lab-scale cell culture activities
• Perform cGLP cell banking activities for research use
• Coordinate with a broader scientific team to align on scheduling of lab activities
• Statistically analyze large data sets and draft technical reports to support commercial filings
• Present on technical topics during cross functional meetings
• Provide technical support to client Manufacturing during troubleshooting and continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensures compliance with SOPs; reports any quality or other anomalies

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Supports and monitors performance of team of analysts
• May participate in new hire interviews
• Supports the on-boarding process of new employees
• Participates in training of other employees.
• Performs peer review of data.
• Assists in coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Participates in the overtime and weekend schedule as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Have a solid understanding of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Understand antibody manufacturing processes
• Can develop and drive scientific and/or business-related improvement ideas

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA in life sciences/engineering or related field; Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects, prioritizing them and executing them independently, while excelling at keeping all impacted parties well advised
• 1+ years of experience working in an industry laboratory setting
• 1+ years of experience in leading a team in an industry laboratory setting
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship is required

Position is full-time, 1st shift, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, NY are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Base Compensation is $26.00-$33.00 per hour based on experience

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.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

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