Molecular Biology Analyst

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, 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

* Conduct quantitative real time PCR (qPCR) and Reverse Transcriptase-qPCR (RT-qPCR) in support of research, GLP, and GMP studies
* Assist with qPCR and RT-qPCR assay development
* Participate in GLP study bioanalysis conduct
* Contribute to and participate on non-clinical GLP qPCR and RT-qPCR validations, including planning and execution.
* Initiate and perform assigned research activities within established guidelines
* Articulate critical questions to improve outcomes within molecular biology function
* Independently crafts experiments/analyses based on data interpretations and conclusions.
* Guide the examination of standard procedures and improve current approaches
* Understand and follow GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) regulations
* Clearly communicate research and study data in peer reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, patent applications and internal/external presentations.
* Collect and collate results and inferences and report to project team and senior colleagues

Qualifications

M.S. with a minimum of 3 years of experience performing progressively advanced duties beyond a B.S. degree, or at least 4 years of experience performing progressively advanced duties at the appropriate Scientific level, or the equivalent training/experience

Experience/Special Skills

* Knowledge on qPCR and RT-PCR readers (Quantstudio and digital PCR) and automated liquid handlers (Hamilton, Qiagility, Viaflo etc.)
* Experience with extraction of DNA and RNA from animal, human tissues and biofluids by different homogenization and extraction methods (manual and automation)
* Experience with BSL2+ lab practices and able to work with infectious materials
* Prior experience with laboratory inventory management systems (LIMS) a plus.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Spring House, PA and the surrounding areas 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.