Scientist I

$70,000 - $78,000/Yr

Eurofins - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Fremont, CA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Scientist 1 position at Eurofins Panlabs involves providing cross-functional support for high-value commercial research services in the drug discovery industry. The role focuses on performing cell-based assays, troubleshooting, and validating these assays while ensuring quality and accuracy in data management. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of experts to impact human health positively and will have opportunities for career progression and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell-based assays to support drug discovery.
• Conduct SOP-driven cell-based assays for sample testing based on customer requests.
• Analyze data and troubleshoot cell-based assays for profiling and screening projects.
• Generate reference data for assay qualification and marketing purposes.
• Create miniSOPs and SOPs while managing multiple tasks.
• Assist with inventory management and instrument protocol optimization.
• Maintain daily laboratory notebook entries and database documentation.
• Participate in and present at group laboratory meetings.
• Provide cross-functional support to other departments as required.
• Adjust work hours as needed to meet client deadlines.
• Adhere to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements.
• Apply GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in cell biology or biochemistry with 2-5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with cell-based assays.
• 1 year of experience working in a commercially focused lab environment.
• Authorization to work in the US for any employer, indefinitely, without sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Detail-oriented and consistent in experimental approach.
• Ability to deliver data in a timely manner.
• Team-oriented and accustomed to working with other scientists.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Good at multi-tasking with keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to help co-workers at all times.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.