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.

Position Summary:

The role as Scientist II joins our dynamic and highly collaborative team of in vitro pharmacologists, biochemists, and cell biologists focused on supporting fully integrated drug discovery programs. At Eurofins Beacon Discovery we contribute to all aspects of drug discovery programs for collaborators and clients focused mainly on, but not limited to, the GPCR family of receptors. Beacon Discovery is searching for a Scientist level candidate to lead a small team performing cell-based high-throughput assays as part of integrated drug discovery programs. Experience using liquid handling and laboratory automation is preferred. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring rigorous scientific excellence and integrity. The successful candidate must also demonstrate eagerness to train, mentor, and manage research associates. This position offers a tremendous opportunity for career growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Validate and optimize small scale assays to high-throughput screening (HTS) platform
• Operate automated HTS robotic system, daily QC and troubleshoot technical issues
• Responsible for all aspects of processing compounds
• Design, validate and perform various in vitro and ex-vivo cell-based and biochemical assays to interrogate function of GPCRs and other drug targets
• Perform assays addressing receptor/drug mechanism of action using targets expressing both recombinant as well as endogenous in native cells and tissues
• Participate in automation and standardization of assays and creation of SOPs as needed
• Perform and/or oversee SAR studies for small molecule drug optimization
• Maintain familiarity with the relevant current scientific literature and provide scientific input both conceptually as well as to bring to bench internally novel experimental approaches and technologies
• Participate in multiple drug discovery projects concurrently
• Collect, analyze, and present experimental data summaries at team meetings internally and to outside collaborators and clients
• Prepare written reports and SOPs
• Read scientific literature and engage with project teams
• Demonstrate an eagerness to train, mentor, and manage research associates.
• Oversee team of associates

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):

• Degree in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or a related scientific discipline with defined years of experience. Industry experience in small molecule drug discovery would be advantageous.
• Experience in GPCR molecular pharmacology or cell biology is strongly preferred.
• Experience with in vitro medium to high throughput assays. Familiarity or experience with lab automation and liquid handlers is a big plus.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, data analysis and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in close collaborative setting across internal and outside interdisciplinary teams

Education/Experience (BMQ):

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years’ experience, Master’s degree with 10+ years, or PhD degree with 5+ years with experience in life sciences or related discipline

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Oversee Lab Assistant or Research Associate I/II level employees

Compensation:

• $115,000- $160,000 annually

What we offer:

• 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