Upstream Scientist Group Leader
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC

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

• Sampling including cell count and metabolite analysis
• Validate and run cell-based assays independently
• Prepare solutions and culture media
• Maintain records and test results following good documentation practices (GDP)
• Assess analytical result data on acceptability using Excel workbook, LIMS or other computer software
• Work independently and efficiently
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and client staff members
• The right candidate will have the opportunity to expand into HPLC/UPLC work

Additional Preferences:

• Experience with Mammalian Cell Culture techniques
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Experience in a cGMP regulated environment
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Scientist Group Lead responsibilities are in addition to technical lab responsibilities and include, but are not limited to, the following:
  
• Please note that the below duties will be added in addition to current position and assigned responsibilities originally hired to.
• Lead team, schedule, and train employees in client environment
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Ensure coverage and performance
• Foster morale and teamwork
• The ideal candidate would possess:
  
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Strong leadership, initiative, and team-building skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other related science, with 2+ years molecular laboratory experience
• Laboratory experience including aseptic and cell culture techniques

Additional Information

Position isMonday-Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Durham, NCare 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
• #LI-EB1
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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