Associate Scientist l (DNA) (Entry Level)

Company DescriptionEurofins 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 DescriptionPay Rate:

$17.25/Hr.

Shift:

Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:30 PM (Full Time)The GTS Department is dedicated to supporting

ELISA/HB

planting, harvesting, extraction, and testing; DNA QA grinding, plating, and testing; MBGT planting, plating and testing; Electrophoresis planting, plating, extraction and testing.

The GTS Department includes genetic purity testing using Isozyme Electrophoresis, trait purity testing using ELISA/Herbicide Bioassay testing, and adventitious presence and zygosity testing using in DNA QA using PCR.The DNA Associate Scientist is responsible for helping in all activities, as directed, for the

GTS/MBGT

work streams, with primary focus in DNA extraction, testing, and data analysis.

Responsibilities and DutiesGeneral:

Communicate effectively internally and externallyWork cooperativelyParticipate in general laboratory maintenanceEffectively communicate sample/internal issues to Manager and/or Group Lead as appropriateEffectively communicate personnel issues to Manager and/ or

Group LeadSpecific:

Assist with the creation of plate maps for DNA QAAssist in DNA QA extraction, testing, data analysis, and reportingBecome proficient in all areas of GTS planting/sample prep/evaluating/harvesting/extraction/testingHelp, support and maintain EBDI Safety programHelp, support and maintain

EBDI ISO

quality systemEnsure accurate and efficient execution of written protocolsTechnical training on equipment/processes in different labs as neededOther duties as needed

QualificationsEducation/Experience:

High school and science aptitudeWithin a commutable distance of the worksite location. Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Skills:

Experience using

Microsoft Office SuiteOther Factors:

Position requires sitting and standing for multiple hours, as well as lifting up to 50lbs. 

Additional InformationShift:

Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:30 PM (Full Time)What we offer:

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysEurofins USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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