Eurofins Viracor BioPharma Services · 1 day ago
Upstream Process Development Engineer
West Point, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelEurofins Viracor BioPharma Services is part of Eurofins Scientific, a global leader in analytical testing services across various industries. The Upstream Process Development Engineer will provide technical support for bioreactor operations and manage bench scale bioreactor processes while ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Biotechnology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Technical support of bioreactor operations
Responsible for the execution of bench scale bioreactor processes
Familiar with basic laboratory techniques, including but not limited to: aseptic expansion of mammalian cell culture and routine analytical procedures on cell culture samples
Have a good understanding of cell culture parameters in general (cell growth rate, cell density, viability, metabolites consumption, and waste production)
Responsible for daily monitoring of the bioreactor and keeping thorough record of cell culture parameters and results into data sheets and/or electronic note books
Responsible for data integrity and accuracy
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in engineering or relevant scientific concentration
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Experience in operating bioreactors (various scales and platforms: ≥ 2L glass/single-use, lab/pilot scale stainless steel, AMBR250, etc.)
Experience in culturing microbial and/or mammalian cells (plating, shake flasks, bioreactors)
Experience performing basic cell-based assays (e.g. cell counting, optical density, metabolite analysis, imaging)
Experience with solution, reagent, buffer preparation
Aseptic handing
Pipetting and weighing
Recording data in and maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks
Multi-factor data analysis and interpretation
General computing techniques (e.g., MS Office)
Benefits
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
Company
Eurofins Viracor BioPharma Services
Eurofins Viracor BioPharma is a trusted provider of drug development solutions to pharmaceutical and contract research organizations.
Founded in 1983
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase