Scientist IV

Job DescriptionThe Scientist IV is a scientific leadership position, responsible for providing guidance and alignment between our customer base, the industry at large, commercial teams and service operations. This role will be collaborative and influential in a broad network of business functions in support of delivering high quality services to our valued customers, and driving business growth, brand recognition, and alignment with Eurofins core competencies.

• Develops client and stakeholder relationships through technical leadership and collaboration
• Ensures accurate data management and reporting, with the highest integrity, and manages quality control on project data and reports
• Manages client projects in all phases of study life cycle from study design to reporting
• Takes ownership of mid-size laboratory or research projects with minimal supervision
• Conducts production assays in CGT Biotherapeutic Services
• Adheres to department SOPs and documentation requirements
• Provides training to colleagues and external end users, when required
• Contributes to scientific community, and site research and development objectives
• Accountable for delivering to unit and site key performance metrics (quality, delivery on time)
• Routinely communicates to external and internal stakeholders and presents data/results
• Supports client services team in generating proposals, RFPs, study plans and scope of work preparation. Assists pricing team in completing custom pricing and cost analysis
• Supports site goals and demonstrates Eurofins' competencies, as defined in the job plan
• Performs other duties, as assigned

QualificationsBasic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ)

• Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques, equipment and assays and processes employed in discovery processes for Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) (e.g. PCR, ddPCR, Stunner, Uncle)
• Scientific expertise in techniques and assays to express, isolate and characterize viral vectors used in CGT
• Experience in appropriate biophysical techniques to assess viral vectors for quality and stability
• Experience in mammalian cell culture
• Experience in construct design to generate stably transfected cell lines, and screening to ensure outcome
• Ability to trouble-shoot processes and conditions to deliver high-quality product and data for a variety of CGT processes
• Experience in maintaining and trouble-shooting equipment used in the processes to provide CRO services from concept to IND-enabling data packages for CGT (e.g. ddPCR)
• Maintaining a clean work environment to enable molecular biology processes without contamination
• Experience in drafting and executing equipment and method validation in a non-GLP environment
• Experience developing client relationships, supporting technical correspondence, drafting and presenting scientific proposals to clients.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, preparing reports and presenting data to stakeholders

Education/Experience (BMQ)

• B.S., B.A. with 10 years relevant experience
• M.A. or M.S. with 8 years relevant experience
• Ph.D. with 6 years relevant experience
• Combination of Education and Relevant Experience

Ability / Skills (BMQ)

• Demonstrates a positive attitude, capacity for team environment, and exhibits a genuine interest in drug discovery in support of advancing human health.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills, including ability to prepare detailed scientific reports and group presentations.
• Demonstrates a working understanding of international regulatory requirements and aptitude to stay relevant on topical scientific publications.
• Ability to support project management, plan and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, with appropriate allocation of available resources.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with lab operations, business development, marketing, and outsourcing stakeholders.
• Experience with leading and influencing cross-functional teams effectively

Additional InformationCandidates currently living within a commutable distance of St. Charles, MO 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

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