Eurofins Scientific is looking for a Poultry Scientist to provide essential technical support for projects and routine cell culture work in support of clinical programs and vaccine construct development.
What You'll Do
- Provide technical support for projects
- Conduct routine cell culture work in support of clinical programs and vaccine construct development
- Provide in vivo clinical support in the preparation and testing of biologic specimens such as serum, tissues, swabs, and fecal material
- Operate basic analytical instruments such as plate readers, microplate washers, and automated workstations
- Perform analytical techniques on biological specimens, including qPCR, ELISAs, Western blot, and virus isolation
- Analyze and interpret experimental data with guidance
- Contribute to the writing of SOPs, study reports, and protocols
- Write up laboratory notebooks regularly in compliance with guidelines
- Manage general housekeeping activities such as cleaning bench spaces and processing equipment and glassware
- Perform process characterization studies (including Bioreactor operation, Metabolic profiling, and DOE approaches) to identify acceptable parameter ranges for egg-based, CEF, and tissue culture origin viruses
- Order, maintain, and stock lab supplies such as common reagents, primary packaging materials, gloves, cleaning agents, and safety glasses
- Provide hands-on study support including Necropsy and other in-vivo work
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent directly-related experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Minimum 1 year of microbiology laboratory experience and proven skills in cell culturing techniques
- Bench experience in basic molecular biology, cell culture, and viral propagation
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Nice to Have
- Experience with livestock or lab animals
Technical Stack
- qPCR
- ELISAs
- Western blot
- Virus isolation
- Bioreactor
- Metabolic profiling
- DOE approaches
Benefits & Compensation
- Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Kalamazoo, MI.
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
