Automation Assay Scientist (Entry-Level)

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.

This role will support multiple programs and interact with diverse project teams. 

• Maintain laboratory instruments associated with assay execution in an automation lab.
• Supporting and/or executing ELISAs and/or viral neutralization assays using automated liquid handlers in support of antiviral drug and vaccine discovery. 
• Assist in general upkeep of the laboratory and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Reliable, reproducible, and precise data collection and record keeping are essential (ELN, Abase, BioAssay, PE Signals, and similar), and compliance with all lab safety guidance is required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, or related discipline (molecular biology, biochemistry, etc.) and 0-2 years of laboratory experience
• BSL-2 experience is required.
• Previous experience with viral culture and assays, ELISAs, and familiarity with automation (BioMek FX or i-series, Bravo, Hamilton Vantage) to execute assays is highly desired.
• Attention to detail, high degree of organization, and ability to work on different projects in parallel is required.

• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate with multidisciplinary colleagues is important.

• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, generally 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., but may vary to meet the assay needs; overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, 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.