Senior Scientist

Come join our growing team! Eurofins DiscoverX Products, LLC is a leader in providing innovative solutions and support to the pharmaceutical industry by developing, manufacturing, and commercializing reagents, cell-based assay kits, and profiling and screening services. The holder of this position will be responsible for the development of new cell lines to support product development and client-driven custom projects.

Here's what you'll do: 

• Perform cloning and characterization of engineered cell lines using appropriate molecular and cell biology techniques, which may include flow cytometry, qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, EFC or other functional readouts.
• Design and perform required experiments to optimize and validate diverse cell-based assays intended for sale in our product portfolio or as custom projects for clients with minimal guidance from supervisor to move projects forward.
• Compile data, analyze and write first draft of client reports and prepare client-facing presentations.
• Perform proof-of-concept experiments to validate application of new molecular technologies to the Eurofins DiscoverX platform.
• Perform testing of cell-based assays using Eurofins DiscoverX technology platforms with client molecules and record results in company database.
• Prepare and present experimental data at group laboratory meetings.
• Work diligently to meet product development goals set by management team.
• Provide support functions to the R&D team such as ordering and maintaining reagents/supplies/equipment, maintaining accurate notes and records, and effective communication with other DiscoverX departments.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies ISO quality standards in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Owns the accountability and responsibility of delivering to client needs and timeliness
• Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required
• Adheres to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements

The ideal candidate:

• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in cell biology, biochemistry, immunology or related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience.
• Supervisory experience desirable, but not required
• Extensive mammalian cell culture experience with both adherent and suspension cells and demonstrated expertise in developing or running cell-based assays required.
• Experience performing flow cytometry, TR-FRET, transcriptional reporter assays, ELISA, or similar assays, preferably in 96-well and 384-well plate formats strongly preferred
• Knowledgeable in GPCR pharmacology and relevant assay readouts, and experience studying diverse cell signaling pathways desirable
• Familiar with assembling and plotting data in GraphPad Prism, SoftMax Pro, MicroSoft Excel or Powerpoint and presenting data to supervisor and peers
• Demonstrated success in independently performing advanced troubleshooting and contributes additional tactical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and productively in a fast-paced highly collaborative team environment
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with excellent problem-solving, organizational and multi-tasking skills

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000/yr. 

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., with overtime 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

Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.