What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Sciences Associate – Cell Banking Characterization position at Eurofins?
Company DescriptionEurofins 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 DescriptionAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a client facing environment.Self-motivated, adaptable, and a positive attitudeExcellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detailSupporting the client Process Sciences and Manufacturing Departments through the laboratory characterization and validation of manufacturing bioprocessesConduct laboratory-scale cell culture studies (shake flask through fed-batch bioreactor and harvest) to support characterization of cell banks and/or manufacturing bioprocessesPerform affinity chromatography and viral inactivation in support of lab-scale cell culture activitiesPerform cGLP cell banking activities for research useCoordinate with a broader scientific team to align on scheduling of lab activitiesStatistically analyze large data sets and draft technical reports to support commercial filingsPresent on technical topics during cross functional meetingsProvide technical support to client Manufacturing during troubleshooting and continuous improvement opportunitiesEnsures compliance with SOPs; reports any quality or other anomaliesParticipates in required training activitiesQualificationsBS/BA in life sciences/engineering or related field; Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry preferredRelevant experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries may be considered in lieu of educational requirementsEnjoy 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 advisedCan take on new and sometimes ambiguous challenges, learning quicklyThe ability to work in a team environment but can also take ownership of large technical reports and projectsCan develop and drive scientific and/or business-related improvement ideasUnderstand antibody manufacturing processesHave a solid understanding of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Additional InformationPosition 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. Pay is between $19.50-22.50/hrExcellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysEurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Salary : $20 - $23
