Research Assoicate

**Company Description**
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.

**Core Responsibilities**:

- Support AVV manufacturing activities by designing, preparing various scales of DNA plasmids; conduct molecular cloning to achieve target clones
- Characterize DNA products using endonuclease digestion and DNA sequencing
- Conduct and troubleshoot experiments, independently and in collaboration with colleagues, to produce DNA constructs
- Collaborate with external CROs for gene synthesis, cloning and plasmid production
- Collect and evaluate data; prepare reports, summaries, and presentations; maintain and update laboratory notebook and the laboratory information management system
- Manage inventory of plasmids, supplies, ordering reagents and consumables
- Capability to multi-task, be independent, self-motivated, as well as work in a highly collaborative setting

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in a science related discipline with 2-4 years as a scientist in a research, laboratory setting, or biotech/pharma company (CRO experience ideal).
- General understanding of virology, cell biology vectors, DNA design/purification/characterization
- Experience with advanced cloning techniques (Gateway cloning, Gibson Assembly and/or Type IIS Assembly
- Experience with molecular biology software platforms (SnapGene, VectorNTI, MacVector or similar)
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

**Additional Information** Salary of $72,000-78,000/annually**

**What we Offer**:

- 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.