Scientist, Viral Vector Downstream Process Development

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees with 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 your 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 of pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences, and in the support of clinical studies.

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We are seeking a highly skilled, passionate, and motivated scientist to join our Downstream Process Development team. This role will support downstream unit operations and pilot-scale manufacturing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have experience with AAV purification techniques with skills in data analysis and reporting data. The successful candidate will have a desire to succeed at the highest level to develop gene therapies for patients.

Job Responsibilities:

Downstream Process Development & Optimization (greater than 50% effort):

• Execute and troubleshoot downstream purification unit operations including affinity chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), ion exchange chromatography, and ultracentrifugation.
• Perform buffer preparation, sample collection, and in-process testing.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and generate technical reports summarizing experimental findings.

Pilot-Scale Manufacturing Support (less than 50% effort):

• Assist in pilot-scale manufacturing campaigns.
• Execute batch records with high attention to detail.
• Perform equipment setup, cleaning, and troubleshooting for pilot-scale unit operations.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in life sciences with 4-6 years of industry experience or M.S. in life sciences with 2-3 years of industry experience in downstream bioprocessing.

• Previous experience in downstream unit operations (chromatography, filtration, centrifugation).
• Hands-on experience with chromatography techniques including affinity chromatography and IEX.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of tangential flow filtration (TFF) techniques.
• Experience with AAV, lentivirus, or other viral vector purification.
• Knowledge of small and pilot scale process development.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, be self-motivated, accountable, detail-oriented, have excellent organization and communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision after initial training.
• Ability to troubleshoot and interpret experimental results and effectively summarize and present conclusions.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment and handle occasional light to moderate lifting (up to ~50 lbs).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of analytical techniques for protein/viral vector characterization.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture.
• Familiarity with Unicorn software.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software (JMP, Minitab).
• Exposure to process automation and single-use technologies.
• Strong desire to learn new techniques and a willingness to provide upstream cross-training support.

The position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA, are encouraged to apply

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Regional Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
• 45-60 Minute In-Person Meeting for a Casual Discussion of the Role

What We Offer:

• 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Hourly Compensation is $41.00-$44.00 per hour, depending on education and experience 

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment, and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR, and a great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train, and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.\

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