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
This role is on-site in Sanford, NC.
Conduct wet-chemistry and instrumental analytical chemistry analysis on in-process, final batch concentrate (FBC), monovalent bulk concentrate (MBC) sample types.
Preparing analytical standards, buffers and reagents.
Setting up and performing various bioanalytical and colorimetric assays such as: ELISAs (direct, indirect, Sandwich, or competitive), SDS-PAGE, Lowry/BCA/Bradford, DNA Picogreen, Western blots, qPCR, and Capillary Electrophoresis (CE).
Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments such as spectrophotometers, nanodrop, Maurice or PA800 plus (icIEF/CE), chromatography systems, Real-time PCR instruments, pH/conductivity meters, various scales/balances, centrifuges, automated liquid handling units, etc.
Calculating results using Excel spreadsheets and/or instrumental software (Compass, Softmax, Empower, etc.)
Documenting results in electronic laboratory notebooks and reviewing notebooks of peers
Supporting senior analytical chemists on various projects as assigned
Utilizing technical knowledge to identify, troubleshoot, and assist with resolution of process problems
Due to close work with specific bacterial strains, the following vaccinations will be offered by the company:
- Blood Borne Pathogens (Hep B)
- (Pneumovax 23)
- (Menactra)
- (Tdap)
Qualifications
- BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a laboratory environment
- Experience working with proteins or carbohydrates
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Reliable, daily transportation - the site location is not accessible by public transportation options.
Desired Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong computer skills
- Organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently or in a collaborative environment.
Additional Information
Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Sanford, NC 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.