In Vivo Scientist

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across food, environment, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agroscience, genomics, forensics, advanced material sciences, clinical studies, and emerging in‑vitro diagnostic products. With over 58,000 staff in 900 laboratories across 54 countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated In Vivo Scientist to contribute to discovery research. This position will focus on HIV research, including virus production, characterization, and support of HIV discovery efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution, optimization, and characterization of HIV production workflows, including inventory management.
• Conduct HIV discovery research using primary human cells (PBMCs, CD4⁺ T cells) and immortalized cell lines (THP‑1, Jurkat, MT‑4).
• Perform and analyze experiments utilizing multi‑parameter flow cytometry (≥2 colors), RT‑qPCR, PCR, ELISA, and MSD multiplex assays.
• Generate and characterize stable cell lines expressing proteins of interest.
• Support in vivo mouse studies, including tissue collection, processing, and ex vivo viral RNA isolation from tissues or blood samples.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, communicate findings, and contribute to project strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent combination of a lesser degree and industry experience).
• Demonstrated experience in HIV research and BSL‑2 laboratory operations; strong HIV publication record preferred.
• Expertise in viral propagation, concentration, and characterization techniques, including ultracentrifugation, viral titer determination, and neutralization assays.
• Hands‑on experience with molecular biology techniques: CRISPR gene editing, siRNA‑mediated knockdown, transfection, site‑directed mutagenesis, and Western blotting.
• Experience with in vivo mouse studies, animal handling, tissue harvesting, and viral RNA isolation from ex vivo samples.
• Proficiency with ELISA, flow cytometry analysis, and scientific data analysis/visualization software (FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, SnapGene or Geneious Prime).
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship.

Preferred qualifications

• Willingness to learn omics techniques such as MSD multiplex assays, Nomics, Olink, and 10X Genomics scRNA‑seq.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with overtime as needed.

Location

Candidates residing within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.