Characterization Scientist (Sample Prep)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

For at least the first 6 months, the role focuses largely on preparing, handling, and distributing samples for primary structure studies. As training evolves, the role would increase in responsibility to the below:

• Perform routine and non-routine biochemical characterization analyses of monoclonal antibodies to support pharmaceutical development activities, including peptide mapping, oligosaccharide mapping, and related routine methods
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and report analytical data in alignment with departmental standards and project expectations.Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of assay development, qualification, sample preparation, and data analysis activities.
• Support reliable laboratory execution through organized recordkeeping, adherence to applicable procedures, and consistent communication of results and observations.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biochemistry or a related field.
• Basic understanding of amino acid chemistry and protein structure.
• Knowledge of LC and LC/MS analytical methods.
• Ability to perform minimal instrument maintenance.
• Ability to maintain laboratory notebooks in a GXP-compliant manner and write technical memos.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restrictions

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Malvern, PA 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 PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.