Job Description

• Biology experience including, but not limited to, the following: mammalian cell culture techniques, cell passaging and cryopreservation of adherent and suspension cells

• Transfection of plasmid/viral-based reporter constructs followed by transient and stable cell line generation

• Execution of non-radioactive cell-based assays including, but not limited to the following:  cell proliferation, cytokine secretion, reporter assays, ELISAs, western blots 

• mRNA isolation from cells and tissues

• Assessment of gene expression and knock down by TaqMan

• Providing technical leadership in cell culture and cell assays

• Providing technical leadership in various cell-based and biochemical in vitro assays

• Responsible for timely delivery & documentation of assay data in electronic Notebooks

• Capable of balancing multiple tasks at once while delivering the highest standard of quality data

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Capable of independently planning and conducting experiments, generating data, interpreting results, and documenting the work.

• Have ability of identifying and helping troubleshoot issues.

• Self-management, task planning and organization.

• Strong interpersonal skills; able to foster an environment for learning and open/honest communication.

• Ability to work well in a team environment incorporating a variety of functional relationships

• Ability to learn new assays with guidance

Qualifications

• B.S. with 2 years minimal research experience in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular/Cell Biology or related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience or MS degree in immunology or molecular/cell biology is preferred
• Ability to work well in a team environment incorporating a variety of functional relationships

Additional Information

Position is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Indianapolis, IN are encouraged to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 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 Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

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