Scientist III - Cell Engineering
Job Description
BECOME YOUR MOST EXTRAORDINARY SELF! OUR TEAM IS INTENSELY PROUD TO BE A MAJOR PROVIDER OF SERVICES AND PRODUCTS TO THE DRUG DISCOVERY RESEARCH INDUSTRY. JOIN EUROFINS DISCOVERX PRODUCTS, LLC, PART OF THE EUROFINS DISCOVERY ™ GROUP OF COMPANIES SERVING SERVING GLOBAL CLIENTS IN THE PHARMA AND BIOTECH INDUSTRIES. WORK ALONGSIDE INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND COLLABORATE WITH TEAM MEMBERS TO DIRECTLY AND POSITIVELY IMPACT HUMAN HEALTH WORLDWIDE!
WE HAVE A PHILOSOPHY TO SUPPORT WORK LIFE BALANCE, CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES AND OFFER MANY BENEFITS SUCH AS FORMAL MENTORING PROGRAMS, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, EXTENSIVE CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS, COMPETITIVE HEALTH BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF AND 10 ANNUAL PAID HOLIDAYS.
Eurofins DiscoverX (EDRX) is a leader in providing innovative solutions to the pharmaceutical industry by developing, manufacturing, and commercializing cell lines, cell-based assay kits, and supporting reagents. Eurofins DiscoverX is seeking a driven scientist level III to fill an important role within our genome engineering and assay development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluation and implementation of a landing pad method (safe harbor locus) to be used for engineering EDRX cell lines as well as perform other cell line engineering projects using various established technologies, including variants of CRISPR/Cas9, viral transduction (lentiviral system) for introduction of transgenes and/or reporters to support product development and client-driven custom projects.
With general guidance from group leader, perform experiments to evaluate an appropriate landing pad (e.g. safe harbor locus) technology for several defined applications
Establish and document appropriate workflows (including instrumentation, protocols/SOPs, and tracking) to implement the use of chosen landing pad technology for routine cell line development
Use various genome/cell engineering technologies, including, but not limited to, landing pad technology, CRISPR/Cas9, shRNA/siRNA, or viral transduction (e.g. lentiviral) to support R&D assay development teams to facilitate rapid development of novel and innovative assay platforms for Eurofins DiscoverX product portfolio or custom development projects
Perform proof-of-concept experiments to evaluate additional new technologies or extend current EDRX technologies to new cell types, including primary cells and iPSC’s, or new target classes.
Provide appropriate documentation and technical support for downstream users of novel assays, including contributions of protocols and scientific content to user manuals, posters, client reports, etc.
Present results in both written and oral format and deliver data to appropriate stakeholders within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Demonstrate and promote the company vision
Regular attendance and punctuality
Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Perform other duties as assigned
Own the accountability and responsibility of delivering to client needs and timeliness
Provide cross-functional support to other departments as required
Adjust work hours as needed to meet client deadlines
Adhere to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements
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