Animal Handling Associate - Pharmaceutical Testing

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The candidate will be responsible for designing routine in vivo testing in the fields of infectious diseases and vaccines. The role will involve small animal handling work including:

• Following GMP SOP procedures to prepare and execute small animal immunogenicity studies in various animal species.
• Hands-on execution of in vivo studies involving infection, monitoring viremia, monitoring immune response and necropsy.
• Proficiency in preparation and dosing of agents via multiple routes of administration (including IM, PO, IP, SC, IN, and IV).
• Evaluation and implementation of in vivo techniques and technologies.
• Detailed record keeping of all experimental information in electronic lab notebooks.

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree with biological sciences, toxicology, or a related field with at least 1 year of small animal handling experience. 
• Experience with rodent handling and injections via the intraperitoneal (IP) and intracranial (IC) routes, intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV), and subcutaneous (SQ) routes of administration, observations.
• Experience with rodent observations of physical signs, differentiating and understanding normal rodent behavior and behavior induced due to compound effects.
• Experience with gross examinations and necropsy.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and experience working in a GMP environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate would possess :

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Experience working on Biologics Release Testing in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience with gross examinations and necropsy

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of 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 USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.