Senior Scientist

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Sr. Scientist to join our Bioassay team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Sr. Scientist is Involved in planning own work and supervising day-to-day activities in the laboratory working under prescribed procedures (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.).  Completes complex work for research and development, CGMP and GLP studies and documents and reports data in a timely manner according to regulatory guidelines.  Plans the conduct of a study; monitors study procedures to ensure data accuracy and report quality; conducts complex analysis and experimentation on substances, for purposes such as product and process development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis and improvement of analytical methodologies.  Typically serves as technical leader within group and may be the project leader/study director on complicated projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Designs, carries out, and performs simple and complex experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory (e.g. DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD, etc.) requirements as defined by protocol, method, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Designs and conducts cell-based assays (mammalian, iPSCs, etc.) for mRNA and protein expression.
• Develops and performs quantitative PCR, RT-qPCR, etc.
• Routinely develops procedures and methods for the solution of technical problems.
• Performs progressively more complex procedures and experiments.
• Is able to utilize equipment, facilities, and personnel to produce sound scientific results in a timely fashion for Eurofins clients.
• Serves as an expert for technical issues for staff and external customers.
• Adheres to schedule according to Eurofins or contracting organization’s timetable and establishes daily or weekly routines necessary to ensure on-time delivery.
• Designs and conducts most procedures independently using laboratory equipment, computer resources, and institutional libraries.
• Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
• Conducts studies to determine and deliver results involving the composition, structure, properties, relationships, and all critical parameters of the material contracted for testing.
• Performs complex data evaluations, reviews the work of others, and writes complex technical reports and standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for the quality and accuracy of the data and reports sent to clients under assigned responsibility.
• Depending on area of assignment, handles regulated materials (quarantined matrices, DEA-controlled and radiolabeled materials, etc.), potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals according to company procedures.
• Depending on area of assignment, performs ELISA testing for protein expression.
• Likely to work on several projects concurrently and may monitor and direct activities of other staff performing work in area of expertise.
• Conducts training of staff on techniques necessary to perform laboratory assignments.
• May serve as study director, principal investigator, or project leader for GLP and CGMP studies.  May assist in planning the conduct of a study.
• Confers with scientists and colleagues regarding research, and be required to prepare technical papers and reports.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Superior knowledge of scientific discipline; basic relevant technical skills; ability to read and understand protocols, SOPs, and technical guidelines.
• Experience in viral replication and infectivity assays.
• Strong background in cell and molecular biology.
• Compliance with, experience, and knowledge of, regulatory guidelines and company SOPs (CGMP, GLP) is required. 
• Skill with laboratory equipment is necessary. 
• Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.
• Ability to instruct and provide technical direction to others is required. 
• Ability to consult with clients and knowledge of date submission requirements for clients is necessary. 
• Superior skill in handling radioactive or toxic chemicals may be required. 
• 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
• Knowledge, use, or calibration of a wide range of laboratory equipment 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of eight years of experience in a directly relevant setting. 
• Master’s degree in a relevant field and five years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience.
• PhD in a relevant field and two years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and experience.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, plus additional hours, as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of Columbia, 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 BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.