Operations Specialist - External Screening & In Vitro Biology at Eurofins — Groton, CT

Position Overview:

Support external screening data operations, plate-based screening workflows, and vendor coordination to ensure accurate, timely data delivery for scientific decision-making. This role partners closely with internal scientists, cross-functional stakeholders, and external CRO partners to enable high-quality screening execution and data flow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update external screening data repositories and vendor-specific portals.
• Process screening requests, validate and QC data deliverables, and distribute accurate data to scientists.
• Coordinate with external vendors and CROs to track screening requests, clarify deliverables, and support timely resolution of data or workflow issues.
• Support plate-based screening assay transfer to external CRO partners by ensuring assay data, protocols, controls, and supporting documentation are organized, complete, and aligned with internal standards.
• Receive, format, and publish screening data using standardized data-loading tools and templates.
• Register and maintain vendor profiles and project records in designated systems.
• Maintain and update reference/control compound lists and screening protocols.
• Request registration of new control/reference compounds as needed.
• Adhere to established data handling standards and maintain clear documentation for audits and reporting.
• Support additional responsibilities as business needs, project priorities, or workflow requirements evolve.

Qualifications

• BS in Biology or related scientific discipline required with at least 1 year of related experience
• Experience with scientific data workflows, data management, and data QC in a research or screening environment.
• In vitro pharmacology experience preferred, including plate-based screening assay workflows, data analysis/QC, and upload.
• Experience working with external vendors, CROs, or outsourced research partners preferred.

Competencies & Behavioral Skills:

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to track details, follow established processes, and maintain clear documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Team Player: Builds strong relationships across teams and with external partners, contributing positively to shared goals.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing priorities, evolving processes, and shifting project needs.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of deliverables and follows through to completion.
• Customer Focus: Anticipates the needs of scientists and stakeholders to improve service quality.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrates willingness to learn new systems, scientific workflows, and best practices.

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT OR La Jolla, CA are encouraged to apply. This will be a 12-month contract, working Monday-Friday on site with the possibility of extending.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based increases
• Compensation offered will be based on location working at, education, and relatable experience:
• If located in La Jolla, CA: $26.00-$32.50 per hour
• If located in Groton, CT: $22.00-$27.25 per hour