- Leiden, Netherlands
- Full-time
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. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.
In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions®
is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client' site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!Job Description
As an Associate Scientist you are involved in both upstream (USP) and downstream (DSP) studies to support the development and optimization of bioprocesses to produce therapeutic proteins and other biologics. You are responsible for performing practical laboratory work and you are expected to contribute to data processing and reporting. You will act as a practical lead in the lab for studies and, together with the project team, help complete studies within agreed timelines. You are also involved in improvements within the department, and expected to volunteer ideas and follow-up these ideas.
In summary, you will be:
- Performing and supporting USP and/or DSP experiments, including cell culture, fermentation, protein purification, and filtration techniques.
- Interpreting experimental data in the lab, and escalating any issues in a timely manner
- Contributing to documentation and reporting of studies.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within the department.
- Contributing to process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and complying with safety and quality standards
Qualifications
- Master's degree or a BSc with 3 years of experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Practical experience with USP (e.g., cell culture, bioreactors) and/or DSP (e.g., ÄKTA, UFDF).
- Familiarity with GMP or GLP environments.
- You are proactive, accurate, and solution oriented.
- You have strong communication skills.
- You can work under time pressure and manage your work independently.
- Good command of the English language, both spoken and written. Dutch language skills are a plus.
Additional Information
Working at PSS means working with highly motivated people with a can-do mentality. Our people work in an international environment, within an enthusiastic team and for an organization where there is sufficient room to develop further. Working together is extremely important to us and having fun in what you do is part of that! Our monthly team lunches, team activities and the hand out of awards to our colleagues are an example of this. We also offer:
- A responsible and challenging position within the team;
- Plenty of room for your own ideas and input;
- Specialist training and a range of opportunities for personal and professional development;
- Flexible working hours;
- Good salary and benefits.
Working at PSS offers you the flexibility and personal touch of working in a medium sized and dynamic company, whilst also allowing you to benefit from having Eurofins as a parent company. Our ambitious growth plans provide ample opportunities for the motivated employees:
- Plenty of opportunities for growth;
- Varied work where you are in regular contact with other companies and scientists within the Eurofins group;
- A broad customer portfolio ensuring a lot of diversity in your work.
Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.