The Scientist Antibody Discovery/Protein Engineering will support the Eurofins Discovery Biotherapeutics business in contract research services. This role requires experience and proven knowledge in construct design, antibody formatting and data mining methods with related experience in a contract research organization (CRO) or industry laboratory.
Scientist – Antibody Discovery/Protein Engineering responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs work in a laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role
- Conducts production assays primarily in Biotherapeutics Discovery, but may support other Services and activities based on business needs
- Contributes to biologics discovery programs
- Develops and performs assays for Biotherapeutics discovery applications
- Writes and maintains SOPs as required
- Develops new methods supporting project teams both internally and externally for large molecule discovery, characterization, and optimization
- Performs Troubleshooting and Maintenance of equipment employed in the screening process (e.g. liquid handlers, stackers, plate washers, readers)
- Prepares and manages inventory of buffers, reagents, semi-finished and finished goods.
- Provides solutions to complex problems, identifies and initiates process improvements
- Maintains high data quality and reproducibility
- Performs data and report QC review within the department, and may support study director activities
- Takes ownership of client projects with minimal supervision
- Supports validation of new methods, and contributes to expansion of service/product line, equipment, and data management systems
- Completes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirements
- Demonstrates proficiency with care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assets
- Conducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as required
- Adheres to department SOPs and documentation requirements, maintains accurate data management and reporting
- Supports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins’ competencies, as defined in the job plan
- Provides training to colleagues and external end users, when required
- Contributes to scientific community, and site research and development objectives
- Works effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business production, project timelines, and quality objectives
- Adjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelines
- Routinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients
- Performs other duties, as assigned