Scientist – Process Development (Protein Fractionation)

Eurofins; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eurofins Professional Scientific Service (PSS) seeks a Scientist to support process development activities for plasma-derived biopharmaceuticals at a client site in Bern. The role emphasizes experimental planning, purification optimization, and robust data generation to drive decisions.

You will contribute to scale-up activities and data management while collaborating with the PSS team and client stakeholders. A MSc/PhD in a related field is required with English fluency.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in protein purification and process development.
• Hands-on lab experience in bioprocessing and filtration.
• Strong analytical and data evaluation skills.
• Familiarity with DoE and JMP is an advantage.
• Good scientific report writing and presentation skills.
• Structured and proactive working style.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Plan, execute, and evaluate laboratory experiments related to process development using scale‑down models.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of protein fractionation and purification processes.
• Perform advanced data analysis and interpret experimental results to support decision‑making.
• Maintain and optimize databases, ensuring data quality and traceability for lifecycle activities.
• Prepare protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support scale‑up activities and process transfer to the pilot plant.
• Collaborate with Eurofins PSS team members and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and documentation standards.

Kenntnisse

Analytical data evaluation

Bioprocessing experience

Protein purification

Process development

DoE knowledge

JMP knowledge

Report writing

English fluency

Ausbildung

MSc or PhD in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences

Tools

ÄKTA chromatography system

DoE software

JMP

Jobbeschreibung

Eurofins Professional Scientific Service (PSS) is a global insourcing solution that delivers laboratory and project management services to customers. At a client site in Bern, a Scientist will support process development activities in plasma‑derived biopharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate laboratory experiments related to process development using scale‑down models.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of protein fractionation and purification processes.
• Perform advanced data analysis and interpret experimental results to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and optimize databases, ensuring data quality, integrity, traceability, and generation of meaningful insights to support process changes, investigations, and lifecycle management activities.
• Prepare protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support scale‑up activities and process transfer to the pilot plant.
• Collaborate with Eurofins PSS team members and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in protein purification (ÄKTA chromatography system) and process development.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience in bioprocessing and filtration (filter press systems).
• Strong analytical and data evaluation skills.
• Familiarity with design of experiments (DoE) and statistical tools (e.g., JMP) is an advantage.
• Good scientific report writing and presentation skills.
• Structured and proactive working style.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Eurofins PSS is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and cultivate an inclusive workplace where each individual's unique background and perspective are valued, respected, and celebrated.