Senior Scientist- NGS

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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

**Applicants MUST be able to work in the U.S. indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship **

Job Summary: Eurofins NextGen Sequencing Department is seeking a Senior Scientist to perform method development and validation activities of next generation sequencing methods related to biopharma product safety.

• Perform NGS method development, validation, and qualification using a variety of instrumentation and techniques.
• Apply GMP in all areas of responsibility
• Generate sequencing libraries for DNA and RNA
• Perform viral extractions
• Mentor and train junior scientists
• Other job duties as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Biochemistry (BS and 5+ years of experience, MS and 3+ years of experience, or PhD and 1+ years of experience)
• Industry experience with Next Gen Sequencing in a cGMP laboratory, including sound technical knowledge on the operation of sequencers and troubleshooting.
• Expert knowledge in plasmid, viral vectors, and contaminating viruses
• Experience with NGS or molecular biology method development, qualification, and validation for GMP operations
• Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with client-based work in a CRO or CDMO
• Knowledge of bioinformatics
• Experience writing GMP methods, reports, and SOPs
• Knowledge of DOE (Design of Experiment)

Additional Information

Working schedule will be Full-Time Mon-Fri, First Shift 8am-4pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 25% travel may be required. This position is NOT remote. 

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 BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.