Associate Scientist - Antibody Discovery

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs work in a laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role. May be required to conduct production assays in other Biotherapeutic Services areas, based on business needs. Prepares and manages inventory of buffers, reagents, semi-finished and finished goods. Completes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirements Demonstrates proficiency, care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assets Conducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems as required Maintains accurate data management and data 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 team environment, under minimum direction to achieve business production, project timelines and quality objectives. Supports site goals and demonstrates Eurofins’ competencies, as defined in the job plan Performs other duties, as assigned . Adjusts work hours and provide cross-functional support to other departments as required and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelines.

Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience. Master's Degree or equivalent education with relevant experience. Or an equivalent of education and relevant experience Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture (sterile technique) and laboratory assays for screening and characterization of antibodies (cell-based and non-cell-based). Experience with flow cytometry desired. Experience with molecular biology, DNA/RNA extraction a plus. Ability to generate departmental SOP's as needed. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience supporting technical correspondence, compiling and presenting scientific data Perform data calculations and analysis using various software platforms, e.g. Excel, GraphPad Prism, etc. and provides QC review of data and project reports Adhere to department SOP's and documentation requirements, maintain accurate data management and reporting. Support the site's equipment management program. Ability to read, write, and interpret documents, such as standard operating procedures and technical reports Ability to perform mathematical calculations, statistical analyses, and data interpretation Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshooting skills Ability to work in a laboratory setting, according to physical requirements of a laboratory role Lab equipment and office computer/software proficiency Demonstrates a positive attitude, capacity for team environment, and exhibits a genuine interest in drug discovery in support of advancing human health Ability to develop new methods, and lead research and development projects Ability to review and QC release data/reports Ability to contribute to establishment of new service lines, equipment, and data management systems Ability to support cross-functional demands

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 area 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 #LI-EB1 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.