What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Sciences Group Leader – Cell Banking Characterization position at Eurofins?
Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, 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
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a client facing environment.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and a positive attitude
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Supporting the client Process Sciences and Manufacturing Departments through the laboratory characterization and validation of manufacturing bioprocesses
- Conduct laboratory-scale cell culture studies (shake flask through fed-batch bioreactor and harvest) to support characterization of cell banks and/or manufacturing bioprocesses
- Perform affinity chromatography and viral inactivation in support of lab-scale cell culture activities
- Perform cGLP cell banking activities for research use
- Coordinate with a broader scientific team to align on scheduling of lab activities
- Statistically analyze large data sets and draft technical reports to support commercial filings
- Present on technical topics during cross functional meetings
- Provide technical support to client Manufacturing during troubleshooting and continuous improvement opportunities
- Ensures compliance with SOPs; reports any quality or other anomalies
- Participates in required training activities
Leadership Responsibilities
- Supports and monitors performance of team of analysts
- May participate in new hire interviews
- Supports the on-boarding process of new employees
- Participates in training of other employees.
- Performs peer review of data.
- Assists in coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Participates in the overtime and weekend schedule as required.
Qualifications
- BS/BA in life sciences/engineering or related field; Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry preferred
- Relevant experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries may be considered in lieu of educational requirements
- Enjoy 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 advised
- Can take on new and sometimes ambiguous challenges, learning quickly
- The ability to work in a team environment but can also take ownership of large technical reports and projects
- Can develop and drive scientific and/or business-related improvement ideas
- Understand antibody manufacturing processes
- Have a solid understanding of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Additional Information
Position is full-time, 1st shift, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, NY and the surrounding areas 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
