Research Associate I

San Diego, CA, USA Full-time

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Beacon Discovery provides integrated drug discovery support to both pharma and biotech partners. The Beacon team has >20 years of drug discovery experience, moving targets all the way from initial concept to clinical candidate. Assay development, high throughput screening, medicinal and computational chemistry design, cell biology and pharmacology are all performed on-site. Beacon Discovery is searching for a Research Associate to support cell-based assays as part of integrated drug discovery programs. The position provides an outstanding opportunity to learn new techniques and develop new skills within a dynamic research team.

• Culture mammalian cell lines using aseptic techniques and perform cell characterization using cell counting and flow cytometry
• Develop new cell lines and cell-based assays to support research programs
• Perform cell-based, functional assays, using basic laboratory automation/robotics to guide medicinal chemistry efforts
• Add experimental data to an online database and perform data QC and analysis
• Present experimental data in team meetings
• Read scientific literature and engage with project teams
• Work efficiently in collaboration with others
• Document work clearly and perform tests accurately

• Typically requires 2-4 years of related biotech industry experience.
• Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role, work is closely managed.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related discipline

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.