Bioconjugation Scientist - Group Leader

Job Description

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The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate ADCs and related modalities using advanced conjugation techniques (e.g. cysteine, lysine, site-specific and related biorthogonal chemistries).
• Purify reagent proteins/antibodies (up to 100 mg scale) using gravity or chromatography-mode with various FPLC methods (affinity, ion exchange, hydrophobic interaction, size-exclusion) and tangential flow filtration under supervision.
• Apply protein chemistry/analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry, SDS-PAGE, and analytical SEC to assess protein quality.
• Analyze and summarize experimental data and maintain accurate records in client-provided electronic lab notebooks (ELNs).
• Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partners, proactively communicating issues and seeking guidance when needed.
• Stay flexible and open to learning new techniques and technologies as project needs evolve.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Supports and monitors the performance of the team of employees
• May participate in new hire interviews
• Supports the on-boarding process of new employees
• Disseminate administrative communications
• Demonstrate and promote the company's vision
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Ensure coverage and performance for all shifts, and work duties
• Performs administrative tasks for team member growth and development
• Adeptly balance technical lab work with leadership responsibilities
• Foster morale and teamwork

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. in Biochemistry or related field with at least 2 years of industry experience in protein purification, bioconjugation, or relatable work experience; or a B.S. Biochemistry or related field with at least 3 years of industry experience in protein purification, bioconjugation, or relatable work experience
• Experience with protein purification techniques such as FPLC, SDS-Page, SEC, TFF etc.
• Experience in mentoring, training, or leading others
• Flexible, able to multi-task, open to learn new techniques as needed, good communication skills and able to flag issues when arise and seek help.
• Highly detail-oriented and collaborative, able to analyze and summarize data upon training, document data properly in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
• Must be eligible to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in mentoring, training, or leading others in a pharmaceutical industry setting

Additional Information

Position is Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Louisville, COare encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Base Compensation: $35.00-$43.00 per hour

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.