Scientist II - Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions, LLC

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

The employee will be responsible for research in one or more areas of assay development and technology to develop and commercialize diagnostic products. Responsibilities may include designing, executing, and documenting experiments, interpreting data, and communicating the results of work to others. Scope of work may include laboratory and field research, product development, and technical support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs, evaluates and optimizes Lateral Flow or ELISA assays using various labels. Assays will be based on competitive inhibition or “sandwich” principles and may be quantitative with an instrumented readout of results.
• Prepares and qualifies reagents used in Lateral Flow or ELISA assays. Applies biochemical and biophysical techniques to develop measurable parameters to ensure reproducibility in product manufacturing.
• Designs experiments, evaluates data, communicates work results to others, and determines subsequent course(s) of action consistent with project and company goals. Comprehensively records and documents all experimental steps in notebooks, data drives, etc., according to lab protocols.
• Able to effectively communicate results, tech support, etc., to coworkers, sales teams, collaborators, and customers who may have a broad spectrum of scientific knowledge. 
• Evaluate the feasibility of new raw materials and components and the subsequent optimization of the reagents/component’s performance following feasibility. Additional responsibility will include the generation of study reports and design control documentation.
• Works in a laboratory performing applied R&D and manufacturing of Lateral Flow and ELISA Assays in an ISO90001/13485 compliance environment. This position combines technical work and manufacturing; therefore, this individual must enjoy working at the lab bench.
• Participates in product development teams (core teams).
• Uses expertise to develop new products and improve existing ones.
• Knowledge and implementation of appropriate safety protocols while working with potentially harmful materials (i.e., generally follows GLP).
• Assures that adequate inventories of supplies and reagents are available for the operation and maintenance of the equipment that is currently in R&D. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Occasionally may need to supervise Associate Scientists, Scientists and other technical people assigned to R&D.

• Expert knowledge and practical experience in a specialized technical field related to IVD research and development.
• Experience with lateral flow system development and manufacturing, nanoparticle functionalization, characterization, and bioconjugation techniques. 
• Proven accomplishment contributing to successful technology or product development.
• Must be able to conduct an assigned portion of a project independently. 
• Demonstrated competency in planning, analyzing, reviewing, and implementing long-term project assignments with guidance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• BS/MS in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering with 5+ years of laboratory work experience.
• Background in various biochemical, analytical, and immunological assay and test methods.
• Experience with statistical methods of data assessment and scientific-technical writing is a plus.

CORE ELEMENTS REQUIRED

• Positive Enthusiastic Attitude
• Analytical Thinking
• Initiative
• Scientific Acumen
• Flexibility
• Communication and Technical Reporting
• Project Management
• External Partnering
• Quality 
• Independent and Teamwork 

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.