In Vivo Biologist at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC in Boston, Massachusetts

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 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




Key responsibilities include:



• In vitro screening and evaluation of oligonucleotide therapeutics (e.g. mammalian cell culture, transfection, cell assay, etc.)


• Simultaneous maintenance and tracking of multiple cell lines in support of various in vitro screening programs


• Perform downstream biochemical assays to evaluate drug candidates (RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, Western blot, ELISA)


• Assist in troubleshooting technical challenges and provide scientific and technical input to project teams


• Provide written and verbal communication of work in lab reports and team meetings


• Accurate recording of all practical work: completion of electronic notebook to Lilly procedure quality standards


• General laboratory assistance, including ordering and receiving lab supplies, preparation of reagents, and maintain laboratory equipment


• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations


• Passionate about contributing in the lab in a diverse and inclusive environment every day



Qualifications




Basic Qualifications:


• B.S./M.S. in biology, neuroscience, or related field



Additional Skills/Preferences :



• The ideal candidate will possess a basic understanding of RNA biology and RNA therapeutics


• Ability to adapt and exercise flexibility for changing platform needs, workflows and projects.


• Excellent communication skills and efficiency in collaborating across functional boundaries and in team environment


• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, multitasking, desire to learn new techniques and contribute to innovative projects in a fast-paced working environment


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Experience in processing, organizing, analyzing and visualizing data and information from disparate sources and ability to extract insight from data


• Familiar with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and analytical software associated with molecular biology methods.



Additional Information



Position isfull time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pmCandidates currently living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA 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