Protein Expression Associate Scientist at Eurofins

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mammalian Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Transfection Procedures, Plasmid Preparation, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Ligation, Bacterial Transformation, Aseptic Technique, Laboratory Safety Protocols, Laboratory Record Keeping, Virus Production, Cell Lines Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Therapeutic Development, Molecular Cloning

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description Consider joining Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry. Celebrating 50 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide. Job Description Eurofins PSS is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to support our cell and molecular biology research initiatives. The primary responsibilities of this role will focus on mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques, contributing to protein, antibody, and virus production as well as molecular cloning workflows that advance therapeutic development programs with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Key Objectives/Deliverables: Maintain and expand mammalian cell lines (suspension and adherent) under aseptic conditions. Execute transfection procedures across various cell types. Conduct routine molecular biology activities, including plasmid preparation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, ligation, and bacterial transformation. Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records. Ensure strict adherence to laboratory safety protocols and assist in maintaining laboratory equipment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline. 1-2 years of hands-on laboratory experience with mammalian cell culture (suspension and/or adherent systems). Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic technique and sterile cell culture practices. Experience in molecular biology techniques, including plasmid preparation, PCR, gel electrophoresis. Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: Experience with transfection methods on the suspension cell culture systems Familiarity with virus production systems Additional Information What we offer: 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 Career Development and continuing education opportunitie Compensation Range: $24-$27/hr Position is full-time, 8am - 5pm with occasional overtime required. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries. We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment. Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Associate Scientist will maintain and expand mammalian cell lines and execute transfection procedures. They will conduct routine molecular biology activities and ensure adherence to laboratory safety protocols.