Cell Line Development Scientist - Genetic Characterization - job 1 of 3

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.

• Support the genetic characterization of cell lines expressing therapeutic proteins.
• Responsible for molecular biology activities that demonstrate genetic and epigenetic foundations of cellular phenotypes, such as nucleic acid extractions, ddPCR, RT-PCR, PCR, Next Generation Sequencing library preparation, Northern blotting, Southern blotting, and molecular cloning. 
• Additional responsibilities include mammalian cell culture, experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, participation in project teams and maintaining detailed records.
• The work is highly collaborative; requiring excellent communication skills and a desire to be part of a team.

• Minimum of a MS in Biotechnology or Cell Biology, other scientific related fields can be considered. PhD level preferred.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, nucleic acid extraction, Next Generation Sequencing library preparation, ddPCR and PCR are required.
• Northern & Southern Blotting preferred, not required.
• Authorization for employment in the United States.

Position is full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Spring House, PA 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 USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.