Cell Line Development and Protein Scientist
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

• Generate stable pools/cell lines as needed to support the advancement of projects spanning the VMRD portfolio including sterile media production and passaging of cells
• Mammalian expression of recombinant gene constructs in transient and stable feed batch formats for candidate molecule screening and production
• Execute protein production runs from deep well plate to Stir Tank/Wave bioreactors and perform the necessary biophysical and biochemical analysis such as gel electrophoresis, Western Blot and FACS
• Using molecular biology techniques, assemble stable expression vectors for generation of both Protein Sciences stable pools and Cell Line Development manufacturing cell lines
• Prepare precise technical report summaries, protocols, analysis and maintain appropriate documentation within an ELN
• Maintain high scientific rigor and attention to detail in testing hypotheses and analyzing data

• Educational background: Bachelor's or Master degree or equivalent in scientific discipline with emphasis in cell biology, molecular biology or related field with 2-5 years of hands on experience
• Training and demonstrated proficiency in cell biology and aseptic cell culture with a wide variety of cell types, both suspension culture and adherent
• Experience with aseptic tissue culture
• Working knowledge in molecular biology, cloning, protein expression and protein analysis techniques (SDS-PAGE, Western Blot)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently at the bench with a variety of vector platforms and expression systems using both transient and stable modalities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exhibiting self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Attention to detail and good oral and written communication skills required

• Work environment: the person filling this position will work predominantly in a laboratory setting. There may be exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Candidates located within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply.
• Position is full-time, first shift, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMwith some variation as needed.
• 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
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