Upstream Process Development Engineer at Eurofins

Upper Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bioreactor Operations, Bench Scale Bioreactor Processes, Mammalian Cell Culture, Aseptic Expansion, Cell Culture Parameters, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Cell-Based Assays, Solution Preparation, Reagent Preparation, Buffer Preparation, Aseptic Handling, Pipetting, Weighing, Electronic Laboratory Notebooks, MS Office

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 Employee Responsibilities: Technical support of bioreactor operations Responsible for the execution of bench scale bioreactor processes Familiar with basic laboratory techniques, including but not limited to: aseptic expansion of mammalian cell culture and routine analytical procedures on cell culture samples. Have a good understanding of cell culture parameters in general (cell growth rate, cell density, viability, metabolites consumption, and waste production). Responsible for daily monitoring of the bioreactor and keeping thorough record of cell culture parameters and results into data sheets and/or electronic note books. Responsible for data integrity and accuracy. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in engineering or relevant scientific concentration Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship Experience in operating bioreactors (various scales and platforms: ≥ 2L glass/single-use, lab/pilot scale stainless steel, AMBR250, etc.) Experience in culturing microbial and/or mammalian cells (plating, shake flasks, bioreactors) Experience performing basic cell-based assays (e.g. cell counting, optical density, metabolite analysis, imaging) Experience with solution, reagent, buffer preparation Aseptic handing Pipetting and weighing Recording data in and maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks Multi-factor data analysis and interpretation General computing techniques (e.g., MS Office) Additional Information Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply. 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 Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing technical support for bioreactor operations and executing bench-scale bioreactor processes, including daily monitoring and thorough record-keeping of cell culture parameters and results.