Research Scientist

About Us

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.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: The Research Scientist is primarily responsible for conducting research, development, validation and execution of assays to meet the development requirements within corporate/client timelines and cost objectives.

Essential Job Duties: Level I Minimum

Learn new techniques and instrumentation

Implement research plans, designs and testing protocols

Operate, calibrate and maintain all laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality results

Keep accurate documentation of all research project steps according to Viracor Eurofins regulatory guidelines

Complete scientific write-ups of results and methods of performed experiments

Accurately prepare, label and store reagents, standards, controls, proficiency testing material and patient specimens for analytical, clinical and biopharma validations analysis and short and long-term storage

Assist in writing validation reports, standard operating procedures and study-specific work instructions

Accurate pipetting and bench-level skills (i.e., pipette standard curves to within accurate limits stated in procedure manual)

Disposes of bio hazardous materials, chemical waste, sharp and other potentially hazardous materials according to policy

Participates in quality assurance/quality improvement activities. Follows all QC guidelines as stated in the Procedure Manual

Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times

Other duties as assigned by management

Level II Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:

Writes standard operating procedures and study-specific work instructions with minimal assistance

Writes development and validation plans and reports with minimal assistance

Assists in preparation of poster presentations for national scientific meetings

Assist in writing articles and research papers for publications

Assists on the review process of validation documentation: protocols and reports

Assists on establishing clear timelines per assigned projects

Ability to multitask more than one assignment at a given time

Perform literature searches and organize research article databases

As appropriate, communicates with clients within project meetings or independently via email or phone

Level III Fully meets the responsibilities of Level II plus the following:

Leads design, development, and execution of research projects with little to no assistance from senior management

Analyzes and interprets data independently

Independently writes development/validation plans and project reports

Instructs other scientists and leads their development

Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals

Prepare data for presentation at scientific meetings or for client presentations

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Level I - Minimum

BA/BS degree required or equivalent experience

0-3 years research and/or clinical laboratory experience, focused on method development

Ability to read, understand, and follow safety and corporate procedures

Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures for research projects or diagnostic method development

Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Keenly attentive to detail

Ability to keep sensitive information confidential

High level of proficiency with PC based software programs

Willing to work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids

Level II Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:

3-6 years research and/or clinical laboratory experience, focused on method development

Ability to carefully plan, organize, coordinate and conduct multiple scientific research projects or diagnostic method development simultaneously

Ability to develop and follow research methodology and practice

Level III Fully meets the responsibilities of Level II plus the following:

Advanced degree preferred, in microbiology, immunology, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field

8+ years research and/or clinical laboratory experience with advanced degree, or 10 years of experience for BA/BS

Demonstrated experience leading, organizing, coordinating and conducting challenging, highly complex, scientific research projects or diagnostic method development simultaneously

Physical Requirements:

Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead

Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting

Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)

Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional information

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION

• As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

• Authorization to work in the United States without Sponsorship

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