Research Purification Scientist - Group Leader - Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions, LLC

Consider joining Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry.  Celebrating 50 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.

This is a technical group leader position within a Cell & Gene Therapy group in La Jolla, CA to RNA purification and characterization in support of novel discovery programs. The candidate will be able to contribute to new technology development and concept generation. The ideal candidate will have a background in chemical engineering, RNA purification or other biomolecules (especially viral vectors), some experience in an industry setting (especially CRO work), and leadership skills to help advance our team!

Core Responsibilities:

· Support RNA manufacturing process development by assisting in RNA purification and chromatographic studies.

· Aid and support system programming, preparation, maintenance and troubleshooting AKTA chromatography systems.

· Conduct and troubleshoot experiments, independently and in collaboration with colleagues, to meet project deadlines.

· Collect and evaluate data; prepare reports, summaries, and presentations; maintain and update laboratory notebook and the laboratory information management system.

· Capability to multi-task, be independent, self-motivated, as well as work in a highly collaborative setting

Bachelor's degree in a science related discipline with 2-4 years as a scientist in a research, laboratory setting, or biotech/pharma company (CRO experience ideal).

General understanding of virology, cell biology vectors, RNA purification/characterization.

Experience with AKTA chromatography and Unicorn software.

Excellent organization skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

• Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Compensation Range  - $60,000-$70,000/yr 

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

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