Analytical Scientist (Entry Level)
About the role
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.
This is a laboratory‑based scientific role in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team environment, requiring the utilization of biophysical analytical characterization techniques to support development of vaccine drug substance and drug products in a GMP‑like environment. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Sample manipulation and equipment maintenance
- Routine analysis and characterization of development vaccines to support process and formulation development
- Complete vaccine‑related testing and composition of associated documentation
- Maintain a safe laboratory, collaborating with the team to upkeep instruments
- Ensure laboratory cleanliness and exemplify a safety‑first mindset
- Provide support to scientists developing novel vaccines
- Sample preparations and manipulations, and associated documentation
- Analysis of samples for particle size distribution using dynamic light scattering (DLS), static laser light scattering (SLS), micro‑flow imaging (MFI) and flow cytometry
- Monitoring and ordering lab supplies and chemicals; enabling sample shipments as needed
Requirements
- BS in chemistry, biology, or related field with 0‑3 years of experience
- Experience in a laboratory environment and strong organizational skills to conduct laboratory procedures including simplistic daily maintenance/calibration
Qualifications
- Understanding of technical problem solving, innovative research experience and ability to communicate scientific concepts with effective interpersonal skills
- Effective collaborator with the ability to work both independently and in cross‑functional teams to deliver on goals
- Strong communication skills required for effective communication, including participation in data review
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and MS Outlook, including skills to simplify and communicate results/conclusions
- High compliance standard with experience in good documentation practices, OSHA safety standards, SOP‑observance capabilities, and laboratory inspection/internal audit readiness
Skills
- Knowledge of particle size analysis (DLS, SLS, MFI, Flow Cytometry) is desirable