Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, 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, apply with us today!  

Job DescriptionWork both independently and as part of a team in a client facing environment.Supporting the client Process Sciences and Manufacturing Departments through the laboratory characterization and validation of manufacturing bioprocessesConduct laboratory-scale cell culture studies (shake flask through fed-batch bioreactor and harvest) to support characterization of cell banks and/or manufacturing bioprocessesPerform affinity chromatography and viral inactivation in support of lab-scale cell culture activitiesPerform cGLP cell banking activities for research useCoordinate with a broader scientific team to align on scheduling of lab activitiesStatistically analyze large data sets and draft technical reports to support commercial filingsPresent on technical topics during cross functional meetingsProvide technical support to client Manufacturing during troubleshooting and continuous improvement opportunitiesEnsures compliance with SOPs; reports any quality or other anomaliesParticipates in required training activities

QualificationsBachelor's degree in life sciences/engineering or related field; Biochemistry preferredHands-on experience with cell culture Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have the innate ability to balance multiple projects, prioritize them and execute them independently, while excelling at keeping all impacted parties well advisedAbility to take on new and sometimes ambiguous challenges, learning quicklyThe ability to work in a team environment but can also take ownership of large technical reports and projectsAbility to develop and drive scientific and/or business-related improvement ideasSelf-motivated, adaptable, and a positive attitudeUnderstand antibody manufacturing processesProficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, NY are encouraged to apply. 

Additional Information

Position is full-time, first-shift.

Training shift (3-6 months): Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Once trained, employee will move to a Sunday-Wednesday schedule, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM. A $50 flat-rate weekend shift differential is also given for Sunday shifts. 

Compensation: $21.50/hour

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays#LI-EB1

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