Routine Assay Scientist at Eurofins — West Point, PA

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Routine Assay Scientist with past experience running routine molecular and serological assays to join a growing team at a PSS client site. This role will support a new high-tech facility running assays via automated liquid handlers and other robotics in a GXP-compliant environment for clinical and bioanalytical testing. This is a brand-new lab so some flexibility in day-to-day tasks will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize automated liquid handlers (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton, Biomek), advanced robotic systems, plate readers, Luminex, and PCR systems to run routine assays.
• Perform routine cleaning, calibration, and verification of automated platforms, including daily startup/shutdown.
• Document all activities in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and LIMS for full traceability.
• Crosstrain to support other functions such as Sample Management, Ligand-Binding Assays, Cell-Based Assays, and Compliance.

Basic Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field with at least 6 months of related experience in an internship, undergrad research, or industry with PCR-based assays, ELISA, or other cell-based or ligand binding assays
• Ability and comfortability to work with automated liquid handlers and robotics
• Ability to work safely with potentially infectious samples and hazardous chemicals.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating and troubleshooting automated liquid handlers (Tecan, Hamilton, Biomek)
• Experience in GLP/GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• Familiarity with LIMS and other laboratory informatics tools.

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

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