Summer Intern

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.

Program Description - The Intern Program provides opportunities for undergraduate and recent graduates in scientific fields of study to explore career opportunities with Eurofins Scientific. Students are provided with an opportunity to contribute to our research organization in site laboratories under the mentorship of experienced scientific teams. The program will provide access to a range of equipment, methodology and technology relevant to current pharmaceutical drug development and advancing human health. The program will offer specific project goals in one of several functional lines supported at the St. Charles site: Ion Channel Biology / Electrophysiology, Pharmacology Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, Toxicology, Oncology Screening, In vitro Phenotypic Screening Services and Biotherapeutic Services.

Skills Available for Acquisition in the Program- General Lab Support, Mammalian Cell Culture, Liquid Handling Robotics, Protein-Protein Interaction by SPR, Analytical Method Development, Lab Documentation and Data Management, The intern will be an active member of a cross-functional team and will be exposed to applicable organization (CRO) functions that span a broad range of applications within and supporting the laboratory, such as client services, reagent management, compound management, production, logistics and data reporting.

Desired Experience / Skills

• Completion of two years’ collegiate coursework with major identified in scientific field

• Completion of at least 24 units coursework in Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry field

• Experience in academic laboratory and knowledge of safe laboratory practices

• Experience with MS Office Applications

• Good Organization and Communication Skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs work in a laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role

• Prepares and manages inventory of buffers, reagents, media, semi-finished and finished goods

• Maintains cell culture in a BSL2 laboratory, and adheres to cleanroom guidelines and aseptic technique, according to protocol

• Conducts production assays in ADMET, Ion Channel, Immunosignaling, OncoPanel™ Services,Biotherapeutics, manufacturing, lot release assays and inventory management for Cell Products

• Understands and complies with requirements for work performed at a GxP site

• Completes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirements

• Demonstrates proficiency with, care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assets

• Conducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as required

• Adheres to department SOPs and documentation requirements, maintains accurate data management and reporting

• Supports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins’ competencies, as defined in the job plan

• Contributes to scientific community, and site research and development objectives

• Works effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business production, project timelines, and quality objectives

• Adjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelines

• Routinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients

• Performs other duties, as assigned

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION

• As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
   

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

Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.