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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years

Job Description

Work for this position is primarily performed at the laboratory bench, in biosafety cabinets, and at a computer in the lab. The Principal Scientist will be responsible for maintaining the Lab and the below tasks.

Prepare and create test article extracts, test solutions, quality controls, and standards in accordance with directions.Efficiently carry out procedures necessary to complete each project with minimal supervision.Actively assist in development and execution of novel testing protocols and overall assay development.Meticulously maintain precise records in accordance with good laboratory practices.Assist in writing of reports.Follow all PSL safety requirements.Oversee all laboratory assays and day to day procedures.Create and maintain the lab’s testing schedule.Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsAt least 1 year with GLP/GMP lab experience is required.At least 1 year with a lab position.A B.S. degree or equivalent experience in laboratory skills such as cell culture or biology is preferred.The individual holding this position must be of the highest integrity and have a very strong sense of responsibility. The individual must be well organized, capable of independent study completion, adapting to a broad spectrum of responsibilities and able to maintain meticulous and accurate records. Capability to adhere to good documentation practices and good laboratory practices (GLP) is of utmost importance.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm., with additional work, as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance from South Brunswick (Dayton) NJ area are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company match

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.