Job Description

• Operate lab scale stainless steel bioreactors and ensure smooth fermentation processes via DeltaV and DCU automation systems for efficient bioreactor control
• Operate Ambr250 and ensure smooth fermentation processes
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Write and develop SOPs
• Support scale down projects of bioreactors for microbial cultures
• Support large molecule drug substance process development
• BSL-1 and BSL-2 level environment
• Use of biochemical analyzers (YSI, OD, pH, off-gas mass spec, RAMAN spectroscopy)
• Use of Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
• Manage chemicals, supplies, inventory, and ensure safety regulation compliance
• Statistical data analysis and results/conclusion presentation
• cGMP & cGDP practices
• Late night and weekend work may be needed during fermentation runs
  • 1-2 times/month if team is busy with runs
  • Schedule on volunteer basis (first come first served)

Qualifications

• B.S. OR M.S. in a scientific or engineering discipline that incorporates biology and chemistry curricula
• Prior experience with Microbial cell culture/Fermentation, pressurized systems
• Strong aptitude for aseptic technique and safety culture a must
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Prior experience with data science software and statistical analysis is a plus, e.g., JMP, Spotfire, PI Process Book

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with overtime and weekends as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to West Point, PA 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.