What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scientist position at Eurofins?
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
The Insourced Flow Cytometry scientist is responsible for the routine operation and maintenance of the flow cytometry instruments on-site, generation and delivery of high-quality assay reagents, and assistance with, or execution of, flow cytometry assays to meet the demands of the programs supported by West Point Quantitative Biosciences, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, and Neuroscience. Work may involve the use of human, murine, and non-human primate materials. The employee must be willing to work in a BSL2 setting.
Qualifications
- Instrument startup, QC, cleaning/decontamination, and shutdown
- BD FACSymphony A3, BD Symphony X-50, BD Canto II, BD LSR II (x2), BD Aria Fusion cell sorter, Sony SH800 cell sorter, Luminex, Corp. Guava Easycyte (x3), ThermoFisher Attune NxT, Sony ID7000 spectral cytometer
- Restocking reagents
- Organizing workspaces
- Interaction with and assistance of users with cell sorting, running multi-panel flow cytometry experiments, and sample prep for large experiments.
- Data management
- Troubleshooting and/or assisting end users
- Managing PMs and/or repairs with vendors
- Autoclaving sheath tanks
- Cell Sorting (0-3 times per week):
- Reagent QC to confirm Cell Line marker expression/differentiation
- Developing and testing multiplexed panels, compatibility, antibody titrations, voltage titrations, fluorescence minus one controls, etc
- Screening donor cells prior to in vivo studies, blinded testing of in vivo samples from vehicle or treatment groups
- Maintain scientific laboratory excellence regarding quality of work, following established safety procedures and requirements, and documenting work appropriately in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook
Qualifications
- At least 3 years in a laboratory setting
- Experience with flow cytometry.
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (both written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, manage time effectively, and ability to follow written procedures and instruction
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Minimum Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related scientific field or equivalent work experience
Additional Information
Position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to 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
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
