NGS Bioanalytical Scientist

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

• Perform and support next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, including sample preparation, library preparation, sequencing, and data review
• Execute routine molecular biology assays, including DNA/RNA extraction, purification, quantification, qPCR, and digital PCR (dPCR)
• Generate quality data to support IND and/or BLA filings
• Communicate results and provide input to the team and project lead through meetings and in reports
• Perform quality control assessments and troubleshoot technical issues as needed
• Follow established laboratory procedures, SOPs, and quality guidelines to ensure consistent and accurate results

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed Bachelors in a scientific concentration
• Experience in Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies is required
• Experience with routine molecular biology assays, including nucleic acid extraction and qPCR/dPCR
• Strong skills in data interpretation and quality control
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, GraphPad Prism, and electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Experience with GxP and working in a regulated lab environment

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with use of automation to generate data, perform data analysis, and notebook tracking to support test method execution
• Troubleshooting and reworking experiments based on data interpretation
• Experience analyzing and interpreting large data sets

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekend work might be expected. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Spring House, 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.