Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs work in a laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role
• Conducts production assays primarily in Biotherapeutics Discovery, but may support other Services and activities based on business needs
• Develops and performs assays for Biotherapeutics discovery applications
• Writes and maintains SOPs as required
• Develops new methods supporting project teams both internally and externally for large molecule discovery, characterization, and optimization
• Performs Troubleshooting and Maintenance of equipment employed in the screening process (e.g. liquid handlers, stackers, plate washers, readers)
• Prepares and manages inventory of buffers, reagents, semi-finished and finished goods.
• Provides solutions to complex problems, identifies and initiates process improvements
• Maintains high data quality and reproducibility
• Performs data and report QC review within the department, and may support study director activities
• Takes ownership of client projects with minimal supervision
• Supports validation of new methods, and contributes to expansion of service/product line, equipment, and data management systems
• Completes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirements
• Demonstrates proficiency with care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assets
• Conducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as required
• Adheres to department SOPs and documentation requirements, maintains accurate data management and reporting
• Supports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins’ competencies, as defined in the job plan
• Provides training to colleagues and external end users, when required
• Contributes to scientific community, and site research and development objectives
• Works effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business production, project timelines, and quality objectives
• Adjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelines
• Routinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):

• Direct experience with construct design (antibody and non-antibody proteins) in a contract research organization or industry laboratory for large molecule discovery applications
• Direct experience with antibody discovery methodology
• Familiarity with concepts of extracting data from the literature and FTO
• Demonstrated proficiency in contributing independently on a project team with time and quality deliverables
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a Quality Management System
• Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship

Education/Experience (BMQ):

• B.S. with 5 years relevant experience
• M.S. with 3 years relevant experience
• Ph.D. with 1 year relevant experience
• Or an equivalent of education and experience

** Additional preferences:**

• Scientific expertise with different types of protein design, optimization and production
• Scientific expertise in protein production, purification and QC of proteins (antibody and non-antibody)
• Scientific expertise with construct design for cell line development
• Familiarity with mining public or non-public resources of antibody analysis (immunogenicity, stability, solubility etc.) for antibody engineering and design
• Background knowledge of sequence-structure-function correlation
• Experience in small team leadership and project management
• Experience in leading and delivering results in R&D or innovation programs

Supervisory Responsibility:

• 0 – 2 junior Scientists – ability to lead cross-functional projects in direct or dotted-line responsibility.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates 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 USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.