Scientist I â Antibody Discovery
Scientist I â Antibody Discovery
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Job Description
Become your most extraordinary self! Our team is intensely proud to be a major provider of services and products to the drug discovery research industry. Join Eurofins Discovery Services North America LLC part of the Eurofins Discovery group of companies serving global clients in the Pharma and Biotech industries. Work alongside industry experts and collaborate with team members to directly and positively impact human health worldwide!
We have a philosophy to support work life balance career progression opportunities and offer many benefits such as formal mentoring programs tuition reimbursement extensive career training programs competitive health benefits paid time off and 10 annual paid holidays*.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implementation and optimization of various antibody discovery platforms (hybridoma single B-cell display platforms)
- Design and execution of antibody discovery projects based on Client needs
- Design and execution of antibody characterization and optimization approach
- Writes and maintains SOPs as required
- Develops implements and troubleshoots new methods for large molecule discovery
- Supports qualification of new methods and contributes to expansion of service/product line equipment and data management systems
- Provides solutions to more complex problems identifies and initiates process improvements
- Maintains high data quality and reproducibility
- Performs work in a laboratory setting meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role
- Performs data and report QC review within the department and may support study director
- Takes ownership of client projects with minimal supervision
- Completes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirements
- Demonstrates proficiency with care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assets
- Conducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems as required
- Adheres to department SOPs and documentation requirements maintains accurate data management and reporting
- Supports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins competencies as defined in the job plan
- Provides training to colleagues and external end users when required
- Conducts production assays primarily in Biotherapeutics Antibody Discovery but may support other Biotherapeutic Services teams based on business needs
- Contributes to scientific community and site research and development objectives
- Works effectively in a team environment under minimum direction to achieve business production project timelines and quality objectives
- Adjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments as required and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelines
- Routinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
- Direct experience with antibody discovery platforms (hybridoma single-cell recovery and display platforms) in a contract research organization or industry laboratory for large molecule discovery applications
- Demonstrated proficiency in contributing independently on a project team with time and quality deliverables
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a Quality Management System
- B.S. with 5 years relevant experience
- M.S. with 3 years relevant experience
- Ph.D. with 1 year relevant experience
- Or an equivalent of education and experience
- Scientific expertise with different platforms for large molecule discovery
- Experience with characterization and selection methods for large molecules
- Familiarity with different screening platforms (e.g binding and/or functional assays; stability/forced degradation/formulation)
- Experience in small team leadership and project management
- Experience in leading and delivering results in R&D or innovation programs
- Ability to read write and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures and technical reports
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations statistical analyses and data interpretation
- Ability to multitask with organization and manage time effectively
- Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work in a laboratory setting according to physical requirements of a laboratory role
- Lab equipment and office computer/software proficiency
- Above average oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates a positive attitude capacity for team environment and exhibits a genuine interest in drug discovery in support of advancing human health
- Ability to develop new methods and lead research and development projects
- Ability to review and QC release data/reports
- Ability to lead small informal sub-teams and train new team members
- Ability to conduct mid-size projects with minimal supervision
- Ability to contribute to strategic vision establishment of new service lines equipment and data management systems
- Ability to easily support cross-functional demands
Additional Information :
The position is full-time Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. with overtime as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of Saint Charles MO 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 Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
