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.

Job Description

Join our team as an Upstream Process Development Technician in West Point, PA, where you'll support bioreactor operations and execute bench-scale processes. Candidates with fermentation experience, familiarity with small-scale bioreactors, and strong attention to detail and organizational skills will thrive in this role.

Employee Responsibilities:

Provide technical support for bioreactor operations and execute bench-scale bioreactor processesPerform basic laboratory techniques, including aseptic expansion of mammalian cell culture and routine analytical procedures on cell culture samplesMonitor bioreactor daily, maintaining thorough records of cell culture parameters and results in data sheets and/or electronic notebooksEnsure data integrity and accuracy while demonstrating understanding of cell culture parameters (growth rate, density, viability, metabolite consumption, and waste production)

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

BS in a science-related field and 1-2 years of experience ORMS in a science-related field with 0-1 years of experience Strong organizational skills and Attention to detail.Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

Previous fermentation experienceExperience with small scale bioreactorsExperience with ambr250Experience with media developmentExcellent communication skillsAbility to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policiesAbility to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptable, and carry a positive attitude

Additional Information

Position is full-time, onsite Monday- Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, position is located in West Point, PA. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites 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 a 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.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.