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. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.
In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions®
is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client' site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to strengthen the Monoclonal Antibody (MCA)/Biomaterials-team in Boxmeer. As part of this team, you will be mainly responsible for the downstream processing (DSP) of monoclonal antibodies and other Biomaterials, including optimization of the processes involved.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- MCA/Biomaterials purification using Akta purification system with affinity or SEC columns
- Rebuffering MCA/Biomaterials using desalting columns on Akta purification system
- Quantification with ELISA or Octet
- Labeling with biotin, HRP or coupling to acceptor beads (for AlphaLISA)
- GLP compliant maintenance of equipment
- Reporting and documentation of DSP activities
- Organization of the logistics of received and delivered biological samples
- Plan and execute experiments and evaluate results
- Present technical reports to internal and external audiences
- Perform project-related literature searches
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science (BSc) degree (MLO/HLO) in Biochemistry, Biology, or Molecular Biology (Biological Science)
- Experience in research, manufacturing, and testing of (sterile) biological products
- Experience in downstream processing in a biological setting (Akta system)
- Experience with antigen purifications
- Knowledge of concepts in a relevant biological area
- Experience in working under GLP/GMP principles/guidelines
- Able to work both independently and in a (multi-disciplinary) team
- Able to focus on multiple projects
- Flexible, ad-hoc approach
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in English, both speaking and writing
Additionally, you enjoy using your knowledge and expertise to elevate the department to a higher level. Not only at the analytical level but also beyond that. You also identify areas for improvement (even outside of analytical work) and can translate these into solutions. You are a strong communicator and are comfortable giving and receiving feedback. You are flexible, naturally customer-oriented, and a true team player.
Additional Information
Working at PSS means working with highly motivated people with a can-do mentality. Our people work in an international environment, within an enthusiastic team and for an organization where there is sufficient room to develop further. Working together is extremely important to us and having fun in what you do is part of that! Our monthly team lunches, team activities and the hand out of awards to our colleagues are an example of this. We also offer:
- A responsible and challenging position within the team;
- Plenty of room for your own ideas and input;
- Specialist training and a range of opportunities for personal and professional development;
- Flexible working hours;
- Good salary and benefits.
Working at PSS offers you the flexibility and personal touch of working in a medium sized and dynamic company, whilst also allowing you to benefit from having Eurofins as a parent company. Our ambitious growth plans provide ample opportunities for the motivated employees:
- Plenty of opportunities for growth;
- Varied work where you are in regular contact with other companies and scientists within the Eurofins group;
- A broad customer portfolio ensuring a lot of diversity in your work.
Would you like to know more?
Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.