Company Description
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.
Job Description
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PSS is searching for an associate level scientist with experience in molecular biology techniques to support and contribute to our client’s peptide discovery team. The ideal candidate should have experience in basic biochemical techniques, molecular biology and/or in vitro assay development. The candidate will be an integral part of an innovative and interdisciplinary team that utilizes phage and mRNA display platforms to enable de novo peptide discovery. The successful candidate would show scientific curiosity, and desire to learn and implement new technologies and platforms.
Employee Responsibilities
- Support the peptide discovery team in the build and execution of phage and mRNA display selections to identify target specific peptide therapeutics.
- Routinely prepare reagents for phage and mRNA display selections including peptide libraries, components of in vitro translation system, aminoacyl-tRNAs and buffers.
- Diligently maintain detailed, and well-organized records of experiments using Electronic Notebooks
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. OR M.S. in Biology, Chemistry or a related field
- Strong hands-on experience in basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques
Additional Preferences
- Knowledge and experience in PCR, DNA/RNA preparation & purification and ELISA
- Knowledge and experience in cloning, cell-culture and protein expression & purification
- Knowledge and experience in FACS and flow cytometry.
- Self-motivated, strong work ethic, independent and results oriented.
Additional Information
Additional information
Position is full-time, 8 AM - 5PM Monday through Friday. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA are encouraged to apply.
Compensation Range: $50,000-$55,000/yr
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.
We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
