Principal Scientist I - NextGen Sequencing
Eurofins

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

Job Summary:Eurofins NextGen Sequencing Department is seeking a Principal Scientist to perform method development and validation activities of next generation sequencing methods related to biopharma product safety.

• Perform NGS method development, validation, and qualification using a variety of instrumentation and techniques.
• Apply GMP in all areas of responsibility
• Generate sequencing libraries for DNA and RNA
• Perform viral extractions
• Mentor and train junior scientists
• Other job duties as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Biochemistry (BS and 5+ years of experience, MS and 3+ years of experience, or PhD and 1+ years of experience)
• Industry experience with Next Gen Sequencing in a cGMP laboratory, including sound technical knowledge on the operation of sequencers and troubleshooting.
• Expert knowledge in plasmid, viral vectors, and contaminating viruses
• Experience with NGS or molecular biology method development, qualification, and validation for GMP operations
• Ability to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with client-based work in a CRO or CDMO
• Knowledge of bioinformatics
• Experience writing GMP methods, reports, and SOPs
• Knowledge of DOE (Design of Experiment)

Additional Information

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

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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