Eurofins
Biochemist (Upstream)
Company
Role
Biochemist (Upstream)
Location
Job type
Full-time
Posted
Yesterday
Salary
Job description
- Initiate and grow up flasks of culture
- Read flask cell densities on the Vi-Cell and calculate passage volumes
- Set up WAVE Bioreactors
- Set up 50L SUBs
- Sample WAVEs and SUBs
- Order feeds and media for flasks and bioreactors
- Set up feeds and feed bioreactors
- Set up harvests and harvest bioreactors, with or without concentration, and deliver to purification
- General lab cleanup and maintenance (cleanup after harvest, take out fiber drums, recycle media bottles)
- Inventory management of lab consumables and enter into app
- Adhering to Good Documentation Practices
- Maintenance of a clean and safe working environment
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills will be necessary to interface with multiple clients at the same time.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
- Bachelor's degree in Science or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in a related major)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients, self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to learn new techniques, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience interacting with people from a wide range of skill levels and experience
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and possess self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Demonstrated ability to work as an independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented, result-driven and highly flexible team-player in a fast-paced working environment
- Strong focus on quality, teamwork, and productivity
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am-5 pm
- May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.
- Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- 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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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


