Biological Development Scientist

Job Description

• Use sterile technique, cell counting and pipetting skills.
• Prepare buffers and media
• Freeze, thaw and expand hybridoma cells.
• Purify monoclonal antibody from tissue culture supernatants.
• Employ virological and bacterial methodologies including ELISA, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, serum neutralization assays, virus isolation, Western blot, and bacterial growth and identification.
• Flow cytometry.
• Keep accurate records of experiments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• At least two year technical laboratory experience
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Experience performing culture of mammalian tissue, viruses or bacteria
• Fundamental knowledge of ELISA
• Experience in antibody/antigen interaction
• Experience in Western blotting techniques would be a plus
• Experience working with viruses and bacteria

Additional InformationPosition is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI 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.