Associate Scientist I

Job Description

Job Description

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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Eurofins Discovery provides lab research services for pharmaceutical and biotech organizations in a wide range of therapeutic areas to promote novel therapies for patients in need. This role will conduct industry leading cell-based and analytical assays in a laboratory setting with automated and classical methods.

Associate Scientist I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Performs work in a laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role
• Prepares and manages inventory of buffers, reagents, media, semi-finished and finished goods
• Maintains cell culture in a BSL2 laboratory, and adheres to cleanroom guidelines and aseptic technique, according to protocol
• Conducts production assays in ADMET, BioMAP®, Ion Channel, Biomarker, OncoPanel™ Services, and manufacturing, lot release assays and inventory management for Cell Products
• Understands and complies with requirements for work performed at a GxP site
• Completes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirements
• Demonstrates proficiency with, care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assets
• Conducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as required
• Adheres to department SOPs and documentation requirements, maintains accurate data management and reporting
• Supports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins’ competencies, as defined in the job plan
• Provides training to colleagues and external end users, when required
• Contributes to scientific community, and site research and development objectives
• Works effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business production, project timelines, and quality objectives
• Adjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs / timelines
• Routinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Education Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following :

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Sunday - Thursday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, rotating schedule. Candidates within a commutable distance of St. Charles, MO area are encouraged to apply.

Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.