(Junior) Scientist - Pharma - Bioassays

Job Description

In your role as Junior Scientist you will support the Cellular Analytics group in the development of functional bioassays for both product release testing and research.

Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

• Planning, execution and analysis of experiments for the development of phase-appropriate cell-based bioassays, biochemical assays and immunoassays to support process and product development
• Performing proof-of-concept studies and completing the feasibility testing of analytical methods
• Documentation of experiments (e.g. writing protocols, summaries, and short reports) in English
• Maintenance of cell cultures and cryo stock inventory
• Responsible for the maintenance of the laboratory infrastructure (e.g. supplies, equipment maintenance)

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician (EFZ) 5+ years' experience or Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in biology, life science, immunology or related field
• Demonstrated aptitude for laboratory-based work; cell culture experience is a must (primary cells and cell lines)
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to work independently in the laboratory
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize existing and newly established cell-based assays
• Comfortable using ELN, GraphPad Prism, JMP and other laboratory-related software tools
• A basic understanding of the method development process
• Excellent communication and organizational skills (English required, German is a plus)

Additional Information

Company Culture

At Eurofins PSS, our company culture is deeply rooted in our four core values : Teamwork, Integrity, Superlative Customer Satisfaction, and Productivity.

We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where every team member is encouraged to contribute their unique expertise and ideas.

Our commitment to integrity drives us to uphold the highest ethical standards in all our endeavors. We strive for superlative customer satisfaction by understanding and exceeding our clients' expectations.

Embracing productivity, we continuously seek innovative ways to streamline processes and deliver exceptional results. Together, these values form the foundation of a supportive and empowering workplace, enabling us to achieve excellence in everything we do.

Opportunities for Growth

As part of our commitment to employee development, we offer abundant growth opportunities at Eurofins PSS. You'll have access to learning and development programs, coaching & mentorship, and the chance to take on challenging projects, empowering you to achieve your professional aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Eurofins PSS, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity, and cultivating an inclusive workplace where every individual's unique background and perspective are valued, respected, and celebrated.

Please note that as per Eurofins policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Eurofins will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.