Cell Pharmacology Scientist
- Full-time
Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.
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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!
Job Description
Position Responsibilities:
- Optimize and support cell-based assays across diverse endpoint technologies
- Utilize semi-automated liquid handling and other laboratory instrumentation as needed
- Support specialized and routine cell culture techniques
- Perform data analysis and documentation of experimental findings and assay protocols
- Comply with all organizational laboratory safety requirements
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- A degree in Pharmacology, Biology or a related Bioscience discipline with either 2+ years’ experience for a BS degree, or 1+ years’ experience for an MS degree, preferably in a drug discovery setting.
- Experience and understanding of cell-based assay techniques for screening and/or assessment of pharmacological endpoints
- Hands-on laboratory research experience including assay execution for plate-based assays
- Solid data analysis and problem-solving skills with familiarity with standard scientific data analysis software
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Software: MS office suite, ELN (Electronic lab-notebook)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with medium & high-throughput screening formats, screening technologies, and laboratory automation
- Hands-on experience working with primary or stem cell-derived cells
- Operation of liquid handling platforms (Agilent, Hamilton, and/or Biomek), ECHO acoustic liquid handling instruments, and various multilabel plate readers
Additional Information
Position is Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Although a remote position, candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA 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 USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.