QC Scientist l

Job Description

Pay Rate: $35/Hr.- $40/Hr.

The successful candidate for the QC Scientist I position will join the QC team with a multifaceted approach for providing high value services based on the Eurofins DiscoverX Products platform and other proprietary technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quality control of cell lines, assay ready products and reagents.  Assist with custom orders where necessary.
• Execution of cell-based assays under aseptic conditions, following detailed SOPs.
• Working closely with R&D to ensure smooth, efficient, and successful execution of  new bioassay assay process transfer to Cell Production and QC.
• Help to implement Master Cell Bank (MCB) and/or Working Cell Bank (WCB) process flow and related SOPs.
• Perform Mycoplasma and Sterility test on production lots
• Perform QC result data analysis and present data to Manager
• Troubleshooting functional issues related to product performance where necessary.
• Prepare reagents and cell culture media using aseptic technique
• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagent inventories, and laboratory/electronic notebooks
• Participate and present data in weekly group meetings.
•  Revise or generate new QC SOPs as needed
• Organization and maintenance of ligand stock libraries.
• Actively maintain lab organization according to Lean principles.
• Ensure that lab is always clean and tidy.
• Other duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

• B.S or Masters in a relevant life science with at least 2 years of industrial experience which includes culturing various cell lines and performing cell-based assays.
• Hands on experience with cell culture and aseptic technique is required.
• Must be able to utilize basic math and chemistry concepts for preparing solutions and cell suspensions.
• A solid understanding of basic biochemistry and cell biology is required.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are required.
• Must be able to work as a member of a team and independently
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable and experienced working in a commercially focused lab environment.
• Must able to follow SOPs, make careful observation, and to keep clear and complete records of work.

Ability and/or Skill:

• Experience in culturing mammalian cells is required
• Knowledge of using Excel, PowerPoint or other programs for laboratory sample and reagent management is a plus.
• Experience in cryopreservation of mammalian cells is required
• Experience plating into 96- and/or 384-well plates using an automated liquid dispenser is desirable.

Additional Information

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

Other Factors:

Work Environment:

• Laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard laboratory equipment. This position operates in a BSL1/2 laboratory setting. There is potential for exposure to human tissues and fluids.

Travel:

• No travel is expected for this position.

Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.