Associate Scientist I

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Associate Scientist IFull-timeCompany DescriptionEurofins 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.Job DescriptionAgrigenomics Associate Scientist I is dedicated to supporting select activities within the Agrigenomics Lab.  Activities focus on sample preparation, DNA extraction, genotyping, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and data analysis for both plant, animal, and human specimens.Responsibilities and DutiesGeneral:Knowledge and ability to conduct specific processes related to testing in Agrigenomics lab that may include work in any of the following areas:Preparation of paperworkSample preparation (leaf, seed, and animal samples)DNA ExtractionGeneral Lab cleaningGenotypingMicroarray technologyNGSData analysisCustomer communicationAssist in training of staffInternal communication about processesOther duties as neededSpecific:Assists in equipment maintenance and calibrationSupport and maintain ISO quality systemSupport and maintain EBDI Safety programOthers as required by workflowsQualificationsEducation/Experience:A Bachelor of Science in a field related to Agriculture or Laboratory Science is required.  Relevant work experience may replace some education.Certificates/Licenses:Not applicableSupervisory Responsibilities:Not applicableSkills:Good attention to detail, ability to effectively work in a team environment and good communication skills are required for this position.Other Factors:An Associate Scientist must also have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn to use lab specific hardware and software as needed.Additional InformationSchedule:Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, with weekends and holidays as requiredWhat we offer:Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysEurofins USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeI'm interestedRefer a friendshare this jobShare to WeChat×Copy the link and open WeChat to share.Copy to clipboardOpen WeChatShare to WeChat×Use Scan QR Code in WeChat and click ··· to share.