Biological Development Scientist
Kalamazoo, United States
Job Description
Eurofins PSS is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients making life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins PSS works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.
Why Eurofins?
- A focus on your professional development because your growth is our growth
- A chance to step in to the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry and move up the ladder of success to help you achieve your career goals
- Healthy work/life balance, an essential need for employee satisfaction
- Excellent benefits such as tuition reimbursement, mentoring and leadership programs, 401k, medical/vision/dental insurance, PTO, and much more!
- Opportunity for involvement in several innovative committees surrounding sustainability, equality, development, and much more!
Job Description
- Quantitate antigens using antibody-based assays including ELISA and Western blot
- Generate recombinant DNA constructs using techniques including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, plasmid DNA cloning, and bacterial transformation
- Maintain cell cultures and perform transfection for transient protein expression
- Perform virus and bacteria isolation, titration, and characterization
- Support generation of analytical assays and reagents such as antibodies and proteins
- Work with laboratory animal samples for pathogen isolation and immune response detection (e.g. serum antibody titrations)
- Keep accurate experiment records
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology or other related disciplines with 1-2 years working experience in biological research laboratory
- General background in microbiology
- Experience with antibody-based immunoassays (e.g. ELISA and Western blot)
- Experience in molecular and cellular techniques
- Hands-on experience with viruses and bacteria
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
- Position is full-time, first shift, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some variation as needed.
- Lifting: May include occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Work will be conducted in both lab and office facilities.
- Work environment: The person filling this position works in a BSL-2 laboratory. There may be exposure to animal pathogens, chemicals, and bio hazardous materials. Lab safety training is required for this position.
- Candidates located within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI 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
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Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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Career Focus: Research and Development and Scientist, Analyst, Biology
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