Job Description

Eurofins BPTColumbia is looking for a  Sr. Scientist   to join our Bioassay team located in Columbia Missouri. The Sr. Scientist is Involved in planning own work and supervising daytoday activities in the laboratory working under prescribed procedures (protocols standard operating procedures methods etc.).  Completes complex work for research and development CGMP and GLP studies and documents and reports data in a timely manner according to regulatory guidelines.  Plans the conduct of a study; monitors study procedures to ensure data accuracy and report quality; conducts complex analysis and experimentation on substances for purposes such as product and process development and application quantitative and qualitative analysis and improvement of analytical methodologies.  Typically serves as technical leader within group and may be the project leader/study director on complicated projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Designs carries out and performs simple and complex experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory (e.g. DEA EPA FDA FIFRA OECD etc.) requirements as defined by protocol method and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Designs and conducts cellbased assays (mammalian iPSCs etc.) for mRNA and protein expression.
• Develops and performs quantitative PCR RTqPCR etc.
• Routinely develops procedures and methods for the solution of technical problems.
• Performs progressively more complex procedures and experiments.
• Is able to utilize equipment facilities and personnel to produce sound scientific results in a timely fashion for Eurofins clients.
• Serves as an expert for technical issues for staff and external customers.
• Adheres to schedule according to Eurofins or contracting organizations timetable and establishes daily or weekly routines necessary to ensure ontime delivery.
• Designs and conducts most procedures independently using laboratory equipment computer resources and institutional libraries.
• Prepares standards and specifications for processes facilities products and tests.
• Conducts studies to determine and deliver results involving the composition structure properties relationships and all critical parameters of the material contracted for testing.
• Performs complex data evaluations reviews the work of others and writes complex technical reports and standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for the quality and accuracy of the data and reports sent to clients under assigned responsibility.
• Depending on area of assignment handles regulated materials (quarantined matrices DEAcontrolled and radiolabeled materials etc.) potential biohazard materials and toxic chemicals according to company procedures.
• Depending on area of assignment performs ELISA testing for protein expression.
• Likely to work on several projects concurrently and may monitor and direct activities of other staff performing work in area of expertise.
• Conducts training of staff on techniques necessary to perform laboratory assignments.
• May serve as study director principal investigator or project leader for GLP and CGMP studies.  May assist in planning the conduct of a study.
• Confers with scientists and colleagues regarding research and be required to prepare technical papers and reports.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

The ideal candidate would possess :

• Superior knowledge of scientific discipline; basic relevant technical skills; ability to read and understand protocols SOPs and technical guidelines.
• Experience in viral replication and infectivity assays.
• Strong background in cell and molecular biology.
• Compliance with experience and knowledge of regulatory guidelines and company SOPs (CGMP GLP) is required. 
• Skill with laboratory equipment is necessary. 
• Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.
• Ability to instruct and provide technical direction to others is required. 
• Ability to consult with clients and knowledge of date submission requirements for clients is necessary. 
• Superior skill in handling radioactive or toxic chemicals may be required. 
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team selfmotivation adaptability and a positive attitude
• Knowledge use or calibration of a wide range of laboratory equipment 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in relevant field such as chemistry biochemistry biology chemical engineering pharmaceutical sciences or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of eight years of experience in a directly relevant setting. 
• Masters degree in a relevant field and five years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree and experience.
• PhD in a relevant field and two years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelors degree and experience.

Additional Information :

Position is a full time MondayFriday 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. with overtime as needed.  

As a Eurofins employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  

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Eurofins is a M/F Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins is a M/F Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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