Molecular Profiling 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.

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct NGS gene expression technologies to support early discovery, pre-clinical and biomarker validation
• Wet-lab support for project-based work including RNA isolation and gene expression profiling from bulk tissue, bulk sorted cell, and single cell populations
• Present experimental results and data interpretation  to work being supported
• Provide insight and guidance to cross-functional collaborators regarding experimental design for gene expression-based work

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 7 years’ work experience in industry or academia

• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including RNA/DNA isolation and NGS library preparation

• Experience with targeted RT-qPCR and NGS platforms

• Experience with multi-omics NGS platforms, low cell number sorted populations, and/or single-cell RNAseq

• Experience in analysis of mid-density and/or whole transcriptomics gene expression data types

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to contribute effectively in a team-based environment

• Highly organized and able to manage time effectively

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Familiarity with Immunology
• Experience with RNA/DNA QC platforms such as the Qubit, Fragment Analyzer, Agilent Bioanalyzer or Tapestation
• Experience with liquid automation for sample RNA/DNA isolation and NGS library prep
• Experience with NGS analysis data visualization software such as Cell Ranger, Partek, OmniBrowser, or BioTuring
• Familiarity with computer software: Illumina BaseSpace, Illumina Dragen, Spotfire, Graphpad Prism, Ingenuity Pathway Analysis

Position Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A./M.S./PhD in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8 AM- 5 PM, with occasional overtime required.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of South San Francisco, CA are encouraged to apply.

Pay Range: $90,000- $96,000/yr

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.