Biochemist Group Leader

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.

Job Description

• Responsible for performing HPLC, SEC-MALS, UV-VIS and absorbance-based biochemical assays and applying these methods to a broad range of biotherapeutics for early and late-stage products and/or characterization of biologicals including; proteins, antibodies, peptides, and conjugates.
• Act as team leader and organize activities in the area assigned
• Train and lead others and efficiently prioritize and manage their time
• Coordinate training for employees within group and ensure records are up to date
• Assist in the hiring process and on-boarding of new employees
• Perform performance appraisals and coaching for direct reports
• Work as a liaison between clients, supervisors, and lab to report progress, needs, and delays
• Understand and report metrics monthly, quarterly, and yearly
• Identify risks to business and recommend process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other related fields
• 2-4 years of relevant industrial experience 
• Previous leadership is preferred
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Experience working in GMP/GLP
• Industrial experience and an understanding of the drug development process
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Chesterfield, MO are encouraged to apply.

• 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

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.