Scientist I

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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 Panlabs, part of the Eurofins Discovery ™ group of companies serving  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.

The successful candidate for the Scientist 1 position will join the Profiling and Screening team to provide support cross-functional support for our high value commercial research services using DiscoverX PathHunter platform and other proprietary technologies. Key responsibilities include performing cell-based assays to support drug discovery.

• SOP driven cell based assay for sample (compounds) testing based on customer request, and data analysis.
• Troubleshooting and validation of cell based assays for profiling and screening projects.
• Perform work with accuracy managing quality with quantity.
• Generation of reference data for assay qualification and marketing purposes
• Generation of miniSOP’s, SOP and ability to multitask.
• Assisting with inventory management.
• Instrument protocol optimization and validation.
• Daily laboratory notebook entry.
• Daily database documentation entry.
• Participation in and presentation at group laboratory meetings.
• Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required
• Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines
• Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines
• Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelors in cell biology or biochemistry plus 2 - 5 years’ relevant experience or Masters with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with cell-based assays
• 1 year of experience working in a commercially focused lab environment
• Authorization to work in the US for any employer, indefinitely, without sponsorship
• For all Eurofins Discovery Services Businesses in US; Successful applicants will be required to confirm positive COVID-19 vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment

The Ideal Candidate would be: 

• Detailed orientated and consistent in experimental approach.
• Able to deliver data in a timely manner
• Team-oriented and accustomed to working with other scientists
• Able to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
• Good at multi-tasking
• Demonstrative of very keen attention to detail
• Willing to help co-workers at all times

Candidates within a commutable distance to Fremont, CA are encouraged to apply. 

This position pays within the range of $70,000-$78,000/year, as commensurate with experience and education.  

• 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