Purification Scientist Group Leader

Job Description

Purification Scientist

• Lead team, schedule, and train employees in client environment
• Conduct performance reviews, manage training records, interview candidates, and support succession planning.
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Foster morale and teamwork
• Execution of discovery stage automated purifications using a variety of chromatographic techniques, tangential flow filtration (TFF) and AKTA system
• Characterization of protein solutions using Agilent HPLC, SDS-Page
• Responsible for timely delivery & documentation of assay data and provide support for authoring study reports
• General Lab tasks will include: maintaining inventories, preparing solutions and buffer-based protein purification, AKTA system cleaning and cleaning in place, performing routine analytical measurements (pH, UV-Vis, HPLC), maintaining an electronic lab notebook

• The ideal candidate would possess:
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Analytical/Problem‑Solving Skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep timely and accurate records, follow instructions, ability to identify and implement operational and organizational improvements, and comply with company policies and GLP processes, while delivering the highest standard of quality data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly‑related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full‑time year of college in related major) in addition to at least 2 years of experience.
• Experience with protein solutions and protein chromatography analytical characterization
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

• Position is full‑time, working Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.
  
  -5:00 p.m. overtime as needed
• May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN 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 PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.