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.

This parasitology scientist/associate scientist is responsible for parasitology in vitro screening pipelines, managing ordering compounds, conducting whole organism assays, data recording and publication. In support of the parasite screening pipeline, this scientist will maintain the required parasite species, including relevant endoparasite and ectoparasite species. The scientist will also support the parasitology screening pipeline in vivo models, which includes, but not limited to, large and small animals.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Work with all species within the parasitology group to include large and small animals and various internal (worms) and external (fleas, ticks and mosquitoes) animal parasites.  

• Assay development, optimization, and/or validation. 

• Assist with in vivo parasite model work.  

• Demonstrate proficiency with laboratory techniques and data management including computer skills.  

• Communicate with and assist technicians and other mid-senior level scientists.   

• Utilize sterile cell culture techniques, whole organism work, whole blood work and/or cell culture work. 

• Follow and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) associated with laboratory procedures and study protocols. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Other computer skills required: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. 

• Work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, fast-paced, timeline driven and a positive attitude and organizational skills. 

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major). 

• At least one-year laboratory and/or animal handling experience. 

• Desirable: Parasitology experience and/or animal handling experience 

Additional information

Position is full-time, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI 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.

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