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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Become your most extraordinary self! Our team is intensely proud to be a major provider of services and products to the drug discovery research industry. Join Eurofins DiscoverX part of the Eurofins Discovery ™ group of companies serving global clients in the Pharma and Biotech industries. Work alongside industry experts and collaborate with team members to directly and positively impact human health worldwide!

We have a philosophy to support work life balance, career progression opportunities and offer many benefits such as formal mentoring programs, tuition reimbursement, extensive career training programs, competitive health benefits, paid time off and 10 annual paid holidays*.

Company Name:

Eurofins Beacon Discovery

Job Title:

Research Associate II in vivo

Position Location:

San Diego

Position Summary:

The successful candidate for the Research Associate II position will join the Beacon Discovery team with a multifaceted approach for providing high value services based on the Beacon Discovery platform and other proprietary technologies. The position provides an outstanding opportunity to learn new techniques and develop skills within a dynamic in vivo pharmacology research team. We work with multiple animal models, from anxiety to metabolism and beyond. If you are interested in working in a fast paced, challenging environment where you will have an opportunity to learn and succeed this may be the place for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform rodent based in vivo studies including animal handling, dosing, and observation.
• Design and perform studies from initial planning through data analysis and documentation in collaboration with management.
• Perform complementary in vitro assays such as ELISAs
• Work independently and communicate efficiently with management
• Work effectively in a team setting and enjoy collaboration with others
• Perform tests accurately and document work clearly and completely
• Present experimental data in team meetings
• Read scientific literature and engage with project teams

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):

2-4 years of related academic or industry experience working with rodents.

Education/Experience (BMQ):

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences or related discipline.

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):

• Must be detailed-orientated and consistent in experimental approach.
• Must be team-oriented and experienced working with other scientists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation range: $27.00 - $35.00/ hr

Disclaimer:

This position description is written as a guideline to inform employees of what is generally expected of them at each job level. The description is not intended to be all encompassing or limiting in any manner; rather, it is hoped it will add understanding and better reflect the work performed at all levels of employment. Duties and responsibilities other than those listed may be included as needed within the work group or the company as a whole.

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