Characterizations Scientist - Primary Structure

ZipRecruiter; Malvern Hills; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

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 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, composition, authenticity, 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 Responsibilities

• Perform routine biochemical analyses for characterization of monoclonal antibodies in support of pharmaceutical development, including peptide mapping, oligosaccharide mapping, or other routine methods.
• Sample preparation, distribution, and data collection for primary structure studies.
• Conduct analysis and reporting of data in accordance with requirements set forth by the department.
• Ensure maintenance of detailed documentation of assay development and qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, or other related degree concentration with 3 years industry experience, OR Relevant Masters with 1 year industry experience, OR PhD.
• Basic understanding of Chemistry of amino acids and protein structure.
• Knowledge of LC and LC/MS.
• Ability to perform minimal instrument maintenance.
• Must be highly organized.
• 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 indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is first shift, full-time Mon-Fri 9am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Malvern, PA are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases.

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