Senior Scientist
Eurofins
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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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.
+ Solid understanding of scientific discipline
+ Support writing investigations. Develop/strengthen technical writing skills
+ Serve as a trainer when needed
+ Executes plan/schedule developed by supervisor.
+ Support and promote the company vision, policies and procedures
+ Support and promote lab safety – be an example and wear PPE when in lab
+ Active involvement with process improvements
+ Guide and mentor junior staff to grow technical knowledge
+ Monitor progress of critical actions/tasks
+ Demonstrate and strengthen leadership qualities
+ Write protocols, methods and reports of increasing complexity
+ Focus is on meeting needs of Sponsors, in the context of outputs to the next stage of workflow, and customer expectations. Provide consultation for clients when needed.
+ Communicate effectively to sponsors in a professional and positive manner in case of testing delays, out of spec results or deviation notices.
+ Understands extra effort sometimes required to meet group deadlines. Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires.
+ Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrate technical writing skills. Informs supervisor and interacts with peers in a clear, timely and professional manner.
+ Provide coverage for management when needed
+ Demonstrate leadership qualities including:
O Effective in communication
O Display of confidence
O Demonstrate motivation and take initiative
O Follow through on assignments
+ Identify speaking or publishing opportunities and drive to publication or presentation.
+ Complies with Health, Safety & Environmental responsibilities. Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
+ Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biology or closely related physical science from a four-year college/university or equivalent education and training
+ 4+ years of cell culture experience, 4+ years of with ELISA.
+ Proficiency in cell-based potency assay
+ Proficiency in Flow Cytometry
+ Experience with PCR method
Budget salary range of this position is $80,000 - $110,000 based on related experience.
Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm . Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA 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 USA BioPharma Services is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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