Characterization Scientist

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Perform routine biochemical analyses for characterization of monoclonal antibodies in support of pharmaceutical development, including peptide mapping, A280, LCMS, size exclusion chromatography, fraction collection, or other routine methods

Sample preparation, distribution, and data collection, understanding of how to process data from chromatograms is a must

Reporting of data in accordance with requirements set forth by the department

Ensure maintenance of detailed documentation of assay development and qualification

Qualifications

BS with 2-4 years (or MS with 0-2 years) experience in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field

Basic understanding of amino acids and protein structure

Knowledge of LC and LC/MS or HPLC required

Ability to perform minimal instrument maintenance and troubleshooting

Must be highly organized, operate independently after training

Good written and verbal communication skills are required.

Must maintain laboratory notebooks in a GXP compliant manner and write technical memos

Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information Position is full-time, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Malvern, PA are encouraged to apply.

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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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