Characterization Scientist

Company DescriptionEurofins 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionConduct laboratory-scale cell culture studies (shake flask through fed-batch bioreactor and harvest) to support characterization of cell banks and/or manufacturing bioprocessesPerform affinity chromatography and viral inactivation in support of lab-scale cell culture activitiesPerform cGLP cell banking activities for research useCoordinate with a broader scientific team to align on scheduling of lab activitiesStatistically analyze large data sets and draft technical reports to support commercial filingsPresent on technical topics during cross functional meetings.Provide technical support to Manufacturing during troubleshooting and continuous improvement opportunitiesEnjoy working in a fast-paced environment and you have the innate ability to balance multiple projects, prioritize them and execute them independently, while excelling at keeping all impacted parties well advisedCan take on new and sometimes ambiguous challenges, learning quicklyHave the ability to work in a team environment but can also take ownership of large technical reports and projectsCan develop and drive scientific and/or business-related improvement ideasUnderstand antibody manufacturing processesHave a solid understanding of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)QualificationsYou must have a BS/BA in life sciences/engineering or related field; Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry preferred. Level is determined based on qualifications relevant to the roleAdditional InformationThis position is Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm EST. Pay is $19.50-22.50/hrWhat 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 Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, New York are encouraged to apply. 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.  Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.