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Scientist II-III

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services

Scientist II-III

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Scientist II-III will spearhead screening efforts of large panels of cell-based assays or HTS campaigns.  Responsibilities will include maintaining of multiple mammalian cell lines, plating 384-well cell plates for screening operations, routine screening using liquid handling and automated multimode plate readers, analyzing screening data, troubleshooting, and optimization of cell-based assays.  Qualified candidates should have a PhD in biological sciences (preferably pharmacology), MSc with 1-2 years of experience or BSc with 2-4 years of relevant experience in a screening operation setting.  Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.

     

    • Responsible for screening cell-based assays in an operations setting using plate reader such as EnVision or FLIPR instrumentation, liquid handling and other lab automation.
    • Co-ordinate multiple projects simultaneously. This includes oversight of the efforts for a bi-weekly large scale safety pharmacology panel, routinely scheduled screens, HTS campaigns and ad-hoc requests.
    • Ability to maintain all (50+) cell lines needed for the operation and providing screening plates or assay ready cells according to the business needs. Maintain inventory of bulk vials to sustain the business continuity.
    • Support compound management by utilizing acoustic dispensing (Echo or ATS).
    • Function as a technical lead for innovation projects, including cardiomyocytes. Take ownership of presentations as necessary to internal stakeholders, collaborators, and clients.  Collaborate with vendors on beta testing and promoting new services and equipment.
    • Go-to person for external partnerships and provide feedback to customers. This endeavor includes taking on a tech support role for screening data and coordination of study implementation.
    • Support poster presentation at scientific meetings; provide promotional material and webinars to represent the company.
    • In charge of optimizing screening assays to improve TAT.
    • Coordinate cross-site screening facility efforts
    • Set up training for new employees, establish and curate SOPs and routine QC.
    • Heavily involved in data management. Optimize workflow and remedy error prone steps. Understand data management in CBIS.
    • Independently analyze screening results, provide initial data QC using Spotfire or other data visualization tools. Perform large scale data analysis and generate customer reports.
    • Take charge of report writing and delivery.  Be able to analyze and send out screening data, as necessary.
    • Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
    • Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Owns the accountability and responsibility of delivering to client needs and timeliness.
    • Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required.
    • Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines.
    • Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD POSSESS: 

    • Experience with data management, including databases; assay troubleshooting experience
    • Skills in mammalian cell culture, biochemical and/or cell-based assay design, execution, and analysis.
    • Skills with data management and analysis software (i.e. Excel/GraphPad Prism or similar). Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Excellent scheduling skills
    • Skills in data presentation & visualization, assay troubleshooting, and data management.

    BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

    • PhD in biological sciences, MSc in biological sciences with 1-2 years of relevant experience or BSc with 2-4 years of relevant experience. 
    • Experience working in an operations type screening lab maintaining mammalian cell lines
    • Experience performing and analyzing quantitative cell-based and/or biochemical assays 
    • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

    Additional Information

    Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA 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.