NGS Associate Scientist

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

• Execute NGS (next generation sequencing) library preparation (i.e., bulk RNA sequencing), quantification, and sequencing workflows to support the Gene Editing team.
• Operate and maintain NGS sequencers (Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms).
• Work in the sequencing space cross-functionally, with the ability to manage multiple requests and queues.
• Deliver NGS data with clear expectations of timelines to multiple teams and promptly update stakeholders of run completion.
• Effectively manage inventory of DNA, RNA, libraries, and sequencing reagents.
• Maintain detailed documentation of NGS run performance and scientific work in an electronic notebook.

• B.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field) with 2-4 years of laboratory research experience or M.S with 0-1 years of experience
• Molecular biology mastery of nucleic acid extraction and purification, quantification, NGS library preparation/QC, and qPCR is a plus.
• Strong background in NGS technologies and their applications, including quantification, sequencing, and data QC (preferably Illumina). Direct experience with RNA-seq (bulk) and amplicon-seq is a plus.
• Experience with single-cell RNA-seq applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with CRISPR-based gene editing and high-throughput screening is a plus.
• Experience with automation is a plus (Mantis, Integra systems, Liquid Handlers, SPTLabtech Firefly, Tecan, etc).
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Experience with documentation in electronic notebook software.

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA are encouraged to apply.

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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.