Scientist - Virology

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, apply with us today!

Job Description

• Maintenance of mammalian cell culture stocks to support process development experiments.
• Perform viral infection experiments in a BSL-2 setting with veterinary pathogens.
• Support the set-up and running of bioreactors including single-use and glass.
• Use of automated robotic equipment including Biomeks and Multimeks.
• Maintain a research laboratory notebook to document all lab-based work, write basic study reports and delivery memos and assist process team members with more complicated report writing.
• Order and stock laboratory equipment and supplies for the Virology laboratory.
• Work with multiple scientists within the group to effectively schedule work.
• Requires minimal supervision or guidance in technical work.
• Understand techniques and instrumentation enough to explain to another in informal or formal training.
• Understand technical aspects enough to perform non-routine work with moderate guidance from supervision or others.
• Perform high quality non-routine work.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with course work and laboratory experience in biology, biochemistry, microbiology or related disciplines.

Training in aseptic techniques and cell culture.

Familiarity in working with BL-2 pathogens and the use of appropriate PPE.

Highly computer literate.  Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new computer programs.

Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Other Computer skills required :   Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

Capable of interpreting and carrying-out experimental design and protocols.

Individual must have good organizational skills and attention to detail.  Individual should be highly motivated, must be a team player, and capable of working with minimal oversight in a cross-functional environment

Authorization to work in the US unrestricted and without sponsorship

Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Lincoln, NE are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Position is Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM.

What We Offer :

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.