Analytical Scientist II

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

• Preparing analytical standards and reagents 
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments 
• Calculating results using Excel spreadsheets and/or instrumental software 
• Conducting wet-chemistry
• Performing assays such as ELISA, monoclonal antibodies (mABs), Western Blot, electrophoresis (such as SDS-PAGE), chromatography 
• Instrumental analytical chemistry analysis on in-process, final batch concentrate (FBC), monovalent bulk concentrate (MBC) sample types.  
• Preparing analytical standards and reagents
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments
• Calculating results using Excel spreadsheets and/or instrumental software
• Documenting results in electronic laboratory notebooks and reviewing notebooks of peers
• Supporting senior analytical chemists on various projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2-4 years of related lab experience, OR:
• Master's Degree plus 0-2 years of industry experience  
  • Major in: Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific major
• 2-4 years of hands-on lab experience performing any of the following techniques: 
  • ELISA
  • mAbs (monoclonal antibodies)
  • Western Blot
  • SDS-PAGE
  • HPLC
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation

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.