Job Description

Program Description - The Intern Program provides opportunities for undergraduate and recent graduates in scientific fields of study to explore career opportunities with Eurofins Scientific. Students are provided with an opportunity to contribute to our research organization in site laboratories under the mentorship of experienced scientific teams. The program will provide access to a range of equipment, methodology and technology relevant to current pharmaceutical drug development and advancing human health. The program will offer specific project goals in one of several functional lines supported at the St. Charles site: Pharmacology Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, Toxicology, Oncology Screening and In vitro Phenotypic Screening Services.

Qualifications

Skills Available for Acquisition in the Program- General Lab Support, Mammalian Cell Culture, Liquid Handling Robotics, Analytical Method Development, Lab Documentation and Data Management, The intern will be an active member of a cross-functional team and will be exposed to applicable organization (CRO) functions that span a broad range of applications within and supporting the laboratory, such as client services, reagent management, compound management, production, logistics and data reporting.

Desired Experience / Skills

Completion of two years’ collegiate coursework with major identified in scientific field

Completion of at least 24 hours coursework in Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry field

Experience in academic laboratory and knowledge of safe laboratory practices

Experience with MS Office Applications

Good Organization and Communication Skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs work in a laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role

Prepares and manages inventory of buffers, reagents, media, semi-finished and finished goods

Maintains cell culture in a BSL2 laboratory, and adheres to cleanroom guidelines and aseptic technique, according to protocol

Conducts production assays in ADMET, BioMAP Services, BioMarker Services, OncoPanel™ Services, BioTherapeutics, and manufacturing, lot release assays and inventory management for Cell Products

Understands and complies with requirements for work performed at a GxP site

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

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

Additional Information

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION

• As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

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

Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.