Molecular Biologist

  • Eurofins
  • Foster City, California
  • Full Time
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 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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Job includes, but is not limited to:

  • Perform total RNA isolation and QC of various tissues/cells from human, non-human primate and rodents
  • Gene expression profiling and data analysis using NGS, RT-qPCR and hybridization-based platforms
  • Present relevant data to project teams

Position Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge in molecular biology techniques, specifically for total RNA isolation, quantitation and qualification
  • Familiarity with RT-qPCR methods and NGS library prep and sequencing methods
  • Familiarity with Illumina sequencing and RT-qPCR platforms (QuantStudio or Standard Biotools Biomark).
  • Solid experience with Microsoft office and data analysis applications (e.g. Spotfire, R Studio, GraphPad Prism)
  • Must have good communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently in highly collaborative team setting and is adaptable to the changing needs of teams associated with the labs projects
  • Ability to learn new techniques, multi-tasking, high attention to details, keeps accurate and timely records, follows instructions, and comply with company policies
Qualifications

Qualifications

  • B.S/B.A or M.S. in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field
  • 4-5 years experience in industry or academia
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information

What we offer:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Compensation Range: $37.40/hour $42.00/hour

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

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Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer

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

Job ID: 485490808
Originally Posted on: 7/16/2025

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