Job Description

The Molecular Pharmacology Group is seeking a talented in vitro biologist that can contribute to our efforts in Global Companion Animal Therapeutics. The group partners with therapeutic areas and project teams to design novel substrate screening assays and build robust testing funnels for a variety of therapeutic approaches that improve diseases or conditions in companion animals (cats, dogs, horses).

The successful candidate should have at least 1 year of relevant experience executing cell-free and cell-based in vitro screens for evaluation of substrate (biotherapeutics and small molecule). Experience with developing and/or optimizing plate-based cellular assays and analyzing data from in vitro screens are a plus. Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop, optimize and execute cell-free (e.g. ligand binding assays, biochemical assays) and cell-based in vitro screens for substrate (small molecule and biotherapeutics) evaluation

· Perform immune-based techniques such as AlphaLISA, Luminex, ELISA, Westerns, cell sorting, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, etc.

· Apply a variety of cellular and molecular techniques to develop cellular models of disease for veterinary species

· Culture and maintenance of primary and immortalized cell lines

· Isolation of primary cells

· Experience with RNA extraction and qPCR techniques a plus

· Data analysis and interpretation; maintenance of an accurate lab notebook and presentation of data at team meetings

· Collaborate across multiple scientific disciplines

Qualifications

Educational background: BS or MS (molecular or cellular biology, immunology, or related field)

· Training or experience in biological sciences preferred.

· Experience in developing, optimizing, and executing cell-based in vitro screens is highly desirable

· Experience with analysis and interpretation of data from in vitro screens (e.g. IC50 determination)

· Experience in flow cytometry and live-cell imaging a plus

· Self-starter, able to prioritize work and work efficiently with minimal supervision

· Excellent verbal/written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

· Computer skills required: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

· Experience with GraphPad Prism or similar graphing software a plus

Additional Information

Work environment: The person filling this position will work predominantly in a laboratory setting. There may be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There may be handling of, and/or exposure to animal tissue and zoonotic organisms

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

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.