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Genetics Scientist

Employer
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
Location
Lenexa, KS
Closing date
May 25, 2022

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Sector
Science, Life Sciences, Genetics
Organization Type
Corporate
Company DescriptionEurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:The Research Scientist is primarily responsible for conducting research, development, validation and execution of assays to meet the development requirements within corporate/client timelines and cost objectives.

This is a full-time permanent position Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM with overtime as needed.Essential Job DutiesLevel II - Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:
  • Writes standard operating procedures and study-specific work instructions with minimal assistance
  • Writes development and validation plans and reports with minimal assistance
  • Assists in preparation of poster presentations for national scientific meetings
  • Assist in writing articles and research papers for publications
  • Assists on the review process of validation documentation: protocols and reports
  • Assists on establishing clear timelines per assigned projects
  • Ability to multitask more than one assignment at a given time
  • Perform literature searches and organize research article databases
  • As appropriate, communicates with clients within project meetings or independently via email or phone
Level III - Fully meets the responsibilities of Level II plus the following:
  • Leads design, development, and execution of research projects with little to no assistance from senior management
  • Analyzes and interprets data independently
  • Independently writes development/validation plans and project reports
  • Instructs other scientists and leads their development
  • Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals
  • Prepare data for presentation at scientific meetings or for client presentations
Qualifications Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Level II - Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:
  • 3-6 years research and/or clinical laboratory experience, focused on method development
  • Ability to carefully plan, organize, coordinate and conduct multiple scientific research projects or diagnostic method development simultaneously
  • Ability to develop and follow research methodology and practice
  • Experience working with human genetics, PCR, assay development, molecular assays, and validation protocols
Level III - Fully meets the responsibilities of Level II plus the following
  • Advanced degree preferred, in microbiology, immunology, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field
  • 8+ years research and/or clinical laboratory experience with advanced degree, or 10 years of experience for BA/BS
  • Demonstrated experience leading, organizing, coordinating and conducting challenging, highly complex, scientific research projects or diagnostic method development simultaneously
  • Must be highly experienced working with human genetics, PCR, assay development, molecular assays, and validation protocols
Physical Requirements
  • Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
  • Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
  • Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
  • Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions
The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We OfferAdditional InformationAs a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

Physical Requirements
  • Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
  • Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
  • Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
  • Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions
The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

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