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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand and execute protocols related to media and buffer preparation, mammalian cell culture and cell banking and other activities as needed.
• Perform hands on lab work to execute studies across multiple unit operations.
• Participates in decision-making processes within the project team by actively engaging in scientific and technical discussions.
• Author and revise, SOPs governing cell culturing and supporting activities such as solution preparation, aliquoting etc. as appropriate.
• Participate and own laboratory investigations, deviations, and CAPAs related to cell culture, test methods, and OOS events, as appropriate.
• Support team members with other duties as required, such as gathering documentation and data entry and routine lab upkeep and maintenance. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and 1-2+ years’ experience in the biotech/biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has previous experience and a solid understanding of the following analytical methods: Cell Culture, Flow Cytometry, Gel/Western Blot, and ELISA employing GMP/GDP/GLP.
• Basic understanding and experience operating within an GMP environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to keep track of multiple ongoing projects 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and be adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time, working 8 hour shifts, Monday to Friday, 8am -5pm with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Santa Monica, California are encouraged to apply.

• What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Compensation: $55,000 - $62,000/yr

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.

We are looking forward to receiving your application including your expected salary and possible start date via our career website.

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.