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Eurofins - Boston, MA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Boston, MA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The position at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services involves operating advanced liquid handling systems to support high-throughput activities in the biopharmaceutical industry. The role emphasizes professional growth, collaboration with biology teams, and the development of automated solutions for genomics workflows. Employees are provided with a supportive environment and a competitive benefits package, ensuring a balance between work and personal life.
Responsibilities
- Operate liquid handlers (e.g. Tecan Fluent, Labcyte Echo, Hamilton Star, SPT Firefly) to enable high throughput activities across functions.
- Perform basic scripting / method development for NGS library prep and other genomics workflows.
- Collaborate with biology teams to translate existing low throughput / manual processes to appropriate higher throughput automated solutions.
- Document requirements, development activities, and test runs with associated pilot datasets for new automation methods.
- Meet required deadlines and communicate in a timely and effective manner to collaborators and stakeholders.
- Perform maintenance and calibration of automation instruments on a routine basis.
Requirements
- B.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field) with 2-4 years of laboratory research experience or M.S with 0-1 years of experience.
- Hands-on programming experience with Tecan Fluent liquid handlers.
- Hands-on experience with Beckman Echo + Access Station.
- Experience with HighRes Biosystems: Prime Liquid Handler, Solution and Cellario software.
- Familiarity with CRISPR-based gene editing and high-throughput screening is a plus.
- Familiarity with NGS technologies / library preparation is a big plus.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Experience with documentation in electronic notebook software.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with CRISPR-based gene editing and high-throughput screening.
- Familiarity with NGS technologies / library preparation.
Benefits
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
