Job Description

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

Preclinical Safety Assessment is a global function responsible for the design and execution of preclinical strategies for the comprehensive safety assessment of client therapies at all stages of discovery and development, beginning in the early drug discovery phases and continuing through the entire drug development value chain resulting in registration and marketing. 

The Predictive and Investigative Safety Assessment (PISA) group is seeking exceptional candidates to assist with the execution of complex in vitro cell-based toxicology models to assess the safety profile of drug candidates prior to clinical testing. The successful candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. As part of this work, the candidate is expected to perform primary cell culture, execute imaging and plate reader-based assays, and collect and analyze datasets. This is a lab-based position that is an integral part of the preclinical safety team. We are looking for a technically proficient individual with a life sciences background who has previous experience with primary cell-based assays in an academic or industry setting.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Executes in vitro primary cell assays in a timely manner.
• Plays a key role in novel assay development and optimization.
• Examines data, performs quantitative analysis, and thoroughly documents findings.
• Prepares reports and presentations as needed.
• Presents data to preclinical safety team.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in life sciences with a minimum of 2 years of research experience in an academic or industry setting.
• Experience with primary cell culture and sterile techniques.
• Experience with fluorescence microscopy, automation, high-content imagers.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently are required.
• Ability to analyze datasets using GraphPad Prism and maintain detailed records.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in a team setting.

Additional Information

Position is  Full Time, Monday – Friday First Shift with overtime as business needs require. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego , CA  are encouraged to apply.

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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Compensation Range: $30-$36 per hour

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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