Eurofins Viracor BioPharma Services · 15 hours ago
Bioassay Associate Director
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expEurofins Viracor BioPharma Services is part of Eurofins Scientific, a global leader in life sciences and analytical testing services. The Bioassay Associate Director will oversee laboratory operations, manage team performance, and lead method development for drug products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining high-quality laboratory practices.
Biotechnology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Team Oversight: Directly manage non-leadership employees and group leaders; handle scheduling, training, and fostering teamwork/morale
Operational Excellence: Ensure laboratory operations meet the highest quality, efficiency, and safety standards (including Health, Safety & Environmental responsibilities)
Strategic Planning: Identify departmental unmet needs, focus on team time management, and implement LEAN projects or new technologies
Client Relations: Act as the primary technical contact for sponsors to coordinate studies and ensure expectations are met
Method Development: Lead the development, qualification, and validation of cell-based analytical test methods for drug products and drug substances. Design studies to elucidate the cellular mode of action (MoA) of drugs and characterize drug-target interactions and signaling pathways
Assay Execution: Perform tissue culture-based potency assays, ELISAs, and molecular biology techniques (qPCR, ddPCR, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA extraction/purification)
Laboratory Support: Maintain multiple cell lines, prepare solutions/culture media, and utilize automation and advanced pipetting techniques
Technical Resource: Serve as the internal expert to resolve complex technical problems and oversee the onboarding of new instrumentation
Regulatory Oversight: Ensure strict adherence to GXP (GMP/GLP) compliance; interface with the FDA and other regulatory agencies as needed. Track record of developing and validating GMP methods to support drug commercialization
Scientific Review: Serve as the final reviewer for scientific rigor, conclusions, and the quality of reports sent to customers
Technical Writing: Author SOPs, policies, and procedures; maintain accurate records and ensure the integrity of all laboratory work
Accountability: Take ownership of reporting errors, deviations, or Out of Specification (OOS) occurrences promptly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related physical sciences
Ph.D. with 10+ years of related experience
Master's with 15+ years of related experience
Bachelor's with 20+ years of related experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship
Exceptional oral and written communication skills for technical writing, client interaction, and professional peer engagement
Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas and linking spreadsheets) and general scientific software
High attention to detail, self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to work overtime when necessary to meet group deadlines
Benefits
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
Company
Eurofins Viracor BioPharma Services
Eurofins Viracor BioPharma is a trusted provider of drug development solutions to pharmaceutical and contract research organizations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase