Pilot Plant Scientist Group Leader

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, 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 youre looking for a rewarding career, apply with us today!

The Pilot Plant Scientist Group Leader will be responsible for performing multiple tasks within the Process Development group in support of biologics manufacturing process. The Scientist will perform a variety of responsibilities in both a team and individual setting. This position is an on-site position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Developing and/or improving pharmaceutical (biologics) manufacturing processes
• Planning experiments, routine analytical measurements operating filtration systems, analyzing data, and writing reports
• Protein purification process development and improvement
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration on critical instrumentation
• Buffer preparation
• Operate automated processes including process monitoring

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Monitors and coaches through the day-to-day operations of direct reports
• Coordinates scheduling of work/training
• Performs administrative tasks related to team member growth and development
• May be responsible for maintaining multiple projects
• Participates in overtime, weekend, and holiday testing when needed

BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in biological or related sciences or at least one year of related experience
• Professional industrial leadership experience
• Experience with large scale-up equipment
• Understanding of protein separation
• Effective oral and written communications
• Strong problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Filtration experience
• Pilot Plant experience
• Liquid separation experience
• Preparative Chromatography experience
• JPM, Minitab and/or Unicorn

• Position is Full Time, Monday Friday First Shift. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Kankakee, IL are encouraged to apply. Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.

• Pay range: $80,000 - $90,000

• 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
• Eligibility for potential yearly Bonus & Merit-Based Pay Increases

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