Analytical Development Scientist - Vector Supply
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you're looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description

This position is a key participant in the day-to-day operation and planning of recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus (rAAV) vector assays, with primary responsibility to execute established protocols of research and pre-clinical (GLP) grade rAAV vectors. The individual in the role will participate in (but not be limited to) the following tasks:

• Perform routine automated and/or manual rAAV vector production intermediate sample assays, such as ddPCR, dPCR, qPCR and SDS PAGE for determination of vector yield/recovery and purity to support upstream and downstream production.
• Perform routine automated and/or manual rAAV rAAV vector release assays, such as vector genomic titer by ddPCR, dPCR or qPCR, SDS PAGE, Endotoxin, Bioburden, Visual inspection, pH, Osmolality, MicroBCA, etc. for vector characterization.
• Perform timepoint assays for stability studies on but not limited to diluents and rAAV vectors.
• Revise SOPs to support research and GLP grade rAAV vector assays.
• Participate in sample management activities, instrument maintenance and qualification.
• Prepare laboratory reagents/raw materials for rAAV assays and manufacturing of research and pre-clinical (GLP) grade rAAV vectors.
• Maintain good notebook documentation, perform data analysis, close-out experiments in a timely manner, monitor assay performance, and complete results and qualification reports.

This position requires good knowledge, experience, and skills with bio-product assays. Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are required.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or M.S. degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedicine, cell biology, or bioengineering.
• 3+years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with liquid handling automation platforms (Tecan Fluent, Hamilton STAR/ Vantage, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Experience in industry laboratory under GLP or GMP requirements is strongly preferred.
• High degree of flexibility of skills.

Additional Information

Position isFull Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed.Candidates currently living within a commutable distance to Philadelphia, PAare encouraged to apply.

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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increase

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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