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Scientist III - Molecular Biology, Biotherapeutics

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services

Scientist III - Molecular Biology, Biotherapeutics

Saint Charles, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Scientist III is a scientific leadership position, responsible for providing guidance and alignment between our customer base, the industry at large, commercial teams and service operations. This role will be collaborative and influential in a broad network of business functions in support of delivering high quality services to our valued customers, and driving business growth, brand recognition, and alignment with Eurofins core competencies.

    • Develops client and stakeholder relationships through technical leadership and collaboration
    • Ensures accurate data management and reporting, with the highest integrity, and manages quality control on project data and reports
    • Manages client projects in all phases of study life cycle from study design to reporting
    • Takes ownership of mid-size laboratory or research projects with minimal supervision
    • Conducts production assays in CGT Biotherapeutic Services
    • Adheres to department SOPs and documentation requirements
    • Provides training to colleagues and external end users, when required
    • Contributes to scientific community, and site research and development objectives
    • Accountable for delivering to unit and site key performance metrics (quality, delivery on time)
    • Routinely communicates to external and internal stakeholders and presents data/results
    • Supports client services team in generating proposals, RFPs, study plans and scope of work preparation. Assists pricing team in completing custom pricing and cost analysis
    • Supports site goals and demonstrates Eurofins’ competencies, as defined in the job plan
    • Performs other duties, as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (BMQ)

    • Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques, equipment and assays and processes employed in discovery processes for Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) (e.g. PCR, ddPCR, Stunner, Uncle)
    • Scientific expertise in techniques and assays to express, isolate and characterize viral vectors used in CGT
    • Experience in appropriate biophysical techniques to assess viral vectors for quality and stability
    • Experience in mammalian cell culture
    • Experience in construct design to generate stably transfected cell lines, and screening to ensure outcome
    • Ability to trouble-shoot processes and conditions to deliver high-quality product and data for a variety of CGT processes
    • Experience in maintaining and trouble-shooting equipment used in the processes to provide CRO services from concept to IND-enabling data packages for CGT (e.g. ddPCR)
    • Maintaining a clean work environment to enable molecular biology processes without contamination
    • Experience in drafting and executing equipment and method validation in a non-GLP environment
    • Experience developing client relationships, supporting technical correspondence, drafting and presenting scientific proposals to clients.
    • Demonstrated expertise in project management, preparing reports and presenting data to stakeholders

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE (BMQ)

    •  B.S., B.A. with 10 years relevant experience
    • M.A. or M.S. with  8 years relevant experience
    •  Ph.D. with 6 years relevant experience
    • Combination of Education and Relevant Experience

    ABILITY / SKILLS (BMQ):

    • Demonstrates a positive attitude, capacity for team environment, and exhibits a genuine interest in drug discovery in support of advancing human health.
    • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills, including ability to prepare detailed scientific reports and group presentations.
    • Demonstrates a working understanding of international regulatory requirements and aptitude to stay relevant on topical scientific publications.
    • Ability to support project management, plan and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, with appropriate allocation of available resources.
    • Demonstrated experience in working effectively with lab operations, business development, marketing, and outsourcing stakeholders.
    • Experience with leading and influencing cross-functional teams effectively

    ADDITIONAL:

    • For all Eurofins Discovery Services Businesses in US; Successful applicants will be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.

    Additional Information

    Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of St. Charles, MO are 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

    EUROFINS IS A M/F, DISABLED, AND VETERAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.