Molecular Technologist

About the CompanyConsider joining Eurofins where people are the most important element in our business. Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is a leading contract lab that provides testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide. What can Eurofins offer you?At Eurofins we offer careers not just jobs.

Developmental opportunities and career progressionPrivate Medical Insurance when with the company for 2 years for all rolesIncome protection and life assuranceFree parking onsiteAdditional annual leave days with continued serviceThe opportunity to work on life saving productsWork-life balanceSports and Social eventsAbout the RoleWe currently have a vacancy for a Scientist within our exciting Gene Therapy team. The purpose of this role is to carry out scientific test procedures on client samples and produce accurate results within an acceptable time frame using company procedures and also to be responsible for completion of the more technically challenging analysis.

This person will also work to develop any ancillary procedures associated with the methods and technical systems used, ensuring customer samples are completed within their required specifications. The Scientist will support complex analytical testing and high knowledge projects. ResponsibilitiesThis person will carry out the non-routine tasks in the laboratory or carry out the particular type(s) of analysis assigned to them, back filling for analysts as required. Developing and validating new tests and procedures for company and clients, including protocol and report writing.

Technical review of protocols and reportsCompletion of specific technological projects and writing up the results of these projects accurately, confidentially and on time for the clients. Data and documentation review as assigned by management to include test raw data, equipment qualification reports, log book and any other quality documents assigned for review. Participate in client and regulatory audits, support management by demonstrating our systems and processes to auditors as well as explaining test and support dataScientists are permitted to sign all technical documents once their training in this task is successfully completed.

This includes laboratory reports, SOPs, protocols, investigation reports and any other documentation issued. Deputising for management as required. Direct communication with clients in an appropriate manner. Be technical representative on assigned client projects, participate in the project management, project updates, client meeting and business reviews as required. To liaise closely with the Section Manager to ensure that resources are available to guarantee that testing activities are completed to customer’s timelines. Review of test methods for quotation purposes. To identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.

QualificationsDegree in Molecular Cell Biology, Immunology, Virology or BiochemistryExperience in qPCR and Sequencing based methods, ddPCR experience would be advantageous. Specific experience in cell based assays. Experience in method validation desirable5 years’ experience in a regulated laboratory environment or a Masters plus 3 years’ experienceGood team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skillsPassionate about quality and customer service. Good communication skills both internally and externally.