Cell and Molecular Assay Scientist
- 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 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.
Job Description
- Provide support to research scientists by maintaining and plating cells for experiments.
- Assist in the development of automated assays by supplying necessary samples for validation by automation engineers.
- Conduct routine cell-based assays, biochemical assays, and automated workflows to support scientists.
- Coordinate activities supporting the team, ensuring alignment with the priorities of various workstreams.
- Adhere to GLP standards and maintain thorough documentation using an electronic lab notebook.
- Assist in organizing the lab, including managing samples and reagents.
- Follow all documentation and safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field with 2-4 years of relevant laboratory experience, or a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field with 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Extensive hands-on experience with maintaining and plating cell lines.
- User-level experience with automated liquid handlers, or a strong willingness to learn.
- Experience with running cell-based assays (e.g., transfection, harvest, analysis) in 96/384 well formats.
- Experience with conducting biochemical assays, such as assembling enzymatic reactions.
- Familiarity with industry practices and standards.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Additional Information
Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA 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
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites 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 a 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.