Group Leader – Bioassay Development at Eurofins

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Biology, Cell-Based Assays, Mammalian Cell Culture, ELISAs, Luciferase Reporter Assays, Flow Cytometry, SPR Expertise, Transient Cell Line Generation, Stable Cell Line Generation, Automation, Protein Characterization, Graphing Data, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Leadership

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description 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. Job Description Provide technical leadership on Effector Function Testing for Biologics Perform cell-based assays to support preclinical development of the molecules Identifying and helping troubleshoot issues Responsible for timely delivery & documentation of assay data and providing support for study reports Other expertise desired for the role are: Biology experience, including, but not limited to, the following: mammalian cell culture techniques and cell-based assay development ELISAs and luciferase reporter assays Flow cytometry Capable of balancing multiple tasks at once while delivering the highest standard of quality data. Having SPR expertise is a plus Additional Preferences: Experience: Transient and/or stable cell line generation Experience with automation of cell-based assays on Hamilton or other Liquid handlers. Characterizing protein structure and function using various biochemical/biophysical approaches such as SPR Characterizing protein: protein interactions Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Graphing data in GraphPad Prism Strong interpersonal skills; able to foster an environment for learning and open/honest communication Ability to identify and implement operational and organizational improvements Analytical/Problem-Solving skills Supervision of others: Coach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements Foster motivation and morale Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TAT Prepare and review job plans, conduct semiannual performance reviews, interview applicants, keep training records up to date for assigned employees, perform succession planning in preparation for growth Laboratory maintenance (e.g. cleaning and sanitizing of laboratory) Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality system Develop and implement operational improvements Monitor and approve employees’ time worked through time-entry system Support and promote company policies and procedures Qualifications Strong computer and organizational skills and experience with Excel and QualityDocs (controlled content management platform) Ability to learn, prioritize multiple tasks, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients, self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, 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 related major) Leadership experience 4+ years related lab experience 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 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 Proactive, positive, solution-oriented leadership style with ability to prioritize and coordinate simultaneous projects with varying deadlines Strength in employee engagement, morale, and retention Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship Additional Information Position is full-time, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN, 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 #LI-EB1 Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership on Effector Function Testing for Biologics and perform cell-based assays to support preclinical development of the molecules. Responsible for timely delivery and documentation of assay data and providing support for study reports.