Associate Scientist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Duties and Responsibilties of Job: 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 is the global leader in food,

environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in

agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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.

The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised

and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic

products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory

in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and

entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries.

Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to

evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin,

traceability and purity of biological substances and products. MBGT

Associate Scientist I is dedicated to supporting select activities

within the Agrigenomics Lab. Activities focus on sample preparation, DNA

extraction, PCR set up, array genotyping, Next Generation Sequencing

(NGS) and data analysis for both plant, animal, and human specimens.

Responsibilities and Duties General: Knowledge and ability to conduct

specific processes related to testing in Agrigenomics lab that may

include work in any of the following areas: Preparation of paperwork

Sample preparation (leaf, seed, and animal samples) DNA Extraction

General Lab cleaning Genotyping PCR Microarray technology NGS Data

analysis Customer communication Assist in training of staff Internal

communication about processes Other duties as needed Specific: Assists

in equipment maintenance and calibration Support and maintain ISO

quality system Support and maintain EBDI Safety program Others as

required by workflows A Bachelor of Science in a field related to

Agriculture or Laboratory Science is required. Relevant work experience

may replace some education. Good attention to detail, ability to

effectively work in a team environment and good communication skills are

required for this position. An Associate Scientist must also have a

working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn to use

lab specific hardware and software as needed. Knowledge of DNA

extraction and PCR set up and interpretation will be preferred.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm or 10:30am-6:30 pm 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 Eurofins USA Genomic Services

is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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