Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Cell-Based Assay GMP Team Leader

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories • $75K — $95K *
Indianapolis, IN 46227In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field
  • 4+ years of hands-on industry lab experience in a GMP setting
  • Strong technical skills in cell-based assays, ELISAs, and related workflows
  • Demonstrated leadership experience or strong technical depth
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Execute cell-based assays and ligand-binding ELISAs
  • Perform routine tasks like cell plating and dilutions
  • Assist with method qualification, transfer, and troubleshooting
  • Accurately record lab work and follow GMP documentation
  • Help coordinate lab activities and support team workflow
  • Provide guidance and training to junior team members
  • Collaborate closely with clients and peers to meet timelines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Dental and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join a collaborative GMP lab where your hands-on experience with cell-based assays and ELISA workflows will be put to use every day. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying close to the bench while also helping support and guide a small team. You'll play a key role in assay execution, method support, and day-to-day lab operations in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

Hands-On Assay Work
  • Execute cell-based assays, ligand-binding ELISAs, and related workflows
  • Perform routine tasks such as cell plating, dilutions, and 96-well plate work
  • Apply strong aseptic technique and pipetting skills in a GMP setting

Method & Lab Support
  • Assist with method qualification, transfer, and troubleshooting
  • Help ensure consistency and quality of assay execution

Documentation & Compliance
  • Accurately record work in lab notebooks/e-systems
  • Follow GMP documentation practices and data integrity standards

Team Support
  • Help coordinate daily lab activities and support team workflow
  • Provide guidance and training to junior team members as needed
  • Act as a go-to resource for technical questions on the team

Collaboration
  • Work closely with clients, peers and supervisors to meet timelines and deliverables
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented lab environment


Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related scientific field
  • 4+ years of hands-on industry lab experience (GMP required; academic-only backgrounds are not a fit)
  • Strong technical background in cell-based assays, reporter-gene assays, ELISAs, 96-well plate workflows, multi-channel pipetting, cell culture, cell counting, and cell banking

Leadership & Collaboration
  • Demonstrated leadership experience
    • Technical depth may offset the need for formal leadership experience
  • Thrives in a high-visibility, highly collaborative environment with interaction across teams and clients

Communication & Work Style
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to handle tough questions and think on your feet
  • Detail-oriented, self-driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced, plate-based workflow
  • Strong prioritization skills with a proactive, solution-focused mindset

Compliance & Documentation
  • Strong documentation discipline and a GMP-aligned mindset
  • Able to maintain accurate, audit-ready records and follow procedures consistently
  • Comfortable supporting audit activities and representing the team with confidence


Additional Information
  • Position is full-time, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Overtime as needed.
  • 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
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About Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract research organization (CRO) providing analytical, research and testing services to clients in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, crop protection, chemical, food, environmental and consumer products industries. The company was founded in 1961 and has grown to become one of the largest CROs in the world, with over 50 locations in 20 countries. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is part of the Eurofins Scientific Group, a global leader in bioanalytical testing and laboratory services. The company's services include method development and validation, stability testing, quality control testing, and regulatory compliance support.
Learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
* Ladders Estimates

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