Bioassay 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 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 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Bioassay Scientist
Job Summary: Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Scientist to join our team located in Columbia, Missouri. This individual will be a subject matter expert in testing Drug Substances and Drug Products in the Biotech department. The successful candidate will perform method establishment and validations under cGMP guidelines on a diverse set of methods including, ELISAs, and multiplex ELISAs using electrochemiluminescence (ECL) methodologies. Ability to analyze data and effectively communicate results. Ability to complete work in an agreed upon timeline. Train team upon completion of method establishment and validation.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Designing, carrying out, and performing simple and complex experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory (e.g. DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD, etc.) requirements as defined by protocol, method, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform method establishment and validations on a diverse set of methods including multiplex ELISAs using ECL platforms.
- Analyze data with software including Molecular Devices Softmax Pro and effectively communicate results.
- Train and mentor junior staff.
- Utilize laboratory information management system (LIMS) with proficiency.
- Is able to utilize equipment, facilities, and personnel to produce sound scientific results in a timely fashion for Eurofins clients.
- Adheres to schedule according to Eurofins or contracting organization’s timetable and establishes daily or weekly routines necessary to ensure on-time delivery.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology required
The Ideal Candidate Would Possess:
- Previous experience working in a CRO/CDMO adhering to cGMP regulations
- Ability to conduct work efficiently, analyze data to ensure accuracy and report quality data.
- Good problem solving, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Industrial experience with method establishment and cGMP validations are highly desirable
Additional Information
Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, plus additional hours, as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.
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.
