PCR Scientist

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• RNA isolation in various tissues/cells from human, non-human primate and rodents
• Gene expression profiling and data analysis on various platforms
• Presenting relevant data to project teams

The role requires extensive hands-on experience in core molecular and cellular biology techniques. Essential skills include:

• Aseptic cell and tissue culture.
• Efficient isolation and purification of RNA, DNA, and protein.
• Expert use of RT-PCR, quantitative PCR (qPCR), and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), along with a firm understanding of primer and probe design.
• Proficiency in Western blotting and SDS-PAGE analysis.
• DNA extraction and various gene amplification methods.

Additional Skills and Abilities:

• Experiencing in the development of functional cell-based assays/immunoassays to assess mechanism of action and potency of drug substances
• Ability to support process improvement, customer inquiries, staff training as needed
• Experience in crafting experiments and interpreting data and addressing issues to improve assay performance with innovative solutions.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S/B.A/M.S. in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field
• 2+ years experience in industry or academia
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA are encouraged to apply.

Compensation will be based on the level at which the candidate is hired. The salary range for Scientist II is $90,000 to $110,000, the Senior Scientist level offers a range of $110,000 to $120,000.

• 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 USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.