Assistant Scientist USP/DSP

Eurofins; Leiden; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training

Career development

Good salary and benefits

Team lunches

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific in Leiden is seeking an Assistant Scientist USP/DSP with a passion for precision in laboratory settings. The team supports lifecycle management of commercial products and secondary technology transfers, performing satellite runs and non-routine sample handling.

The position is temporary with an end date of 30 June 2027. You will execute experiments, document data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, or biomedicine (or equivalent).
• 1–2 years’ relevant work experience in biotech/biopharma.
• Experience with upstream/downstream processing equipment (bioreactors, AKTA).
• Knowledge of HPLC, cell count, osmolality, pH and conductivity.
• Familiar with API manufacturing process development and lean practices (preferred).
• Maintaining lab notebooks and following procedures.
• Ability to report findings and support process improvements.
• Safety-focused and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments and document data for management.
• Support upstream and downstream processing activities using bioreactors, AKTA, filtration.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment; ensure safety.
• Perform routine testing and contribute to reports.
• Manage samples and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.
• Participate in project meetings and assist goals.
• Maintain up-to-date lab documentation per standards.
• Occasional weekends/bank holidays if required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology/biochemistry/biomedicine

Tools

AKTA chromatography systems

Bioreactors

Filtration systems

HPLC analysis

Job description

Eurofins Scientificis 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.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes,France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions®is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client' site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!

Job Description

For our team in Leiden we are looking for an Assistant Scientist USP/DSP. As an Assistant Scientist USP/DSP you have a passion for precision and excellence in laboratory settings.

The Lab you're going to work in supports the Life Cycle Management of commercial products and Secondary Technology Transfers. This lab conducts satellite runs in Leiden for complex investigations, process improvements, and serves as a non-routine sample hub.

Please note that this is a temporary position, with an expected end date of 30 June 2027.

Your activities will include:

• Execute experiments and tasks as assigned, following established procedures, and submit data outcomes to management and internal customers.
• Support upstream and downstream processing activities, including laboratory-scale experiments using bioreactors, chromatography and filtration systems.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Conduct routine testing and analysis to support scientific teams in achieving research goals.
• Manage sample handling, preparation, and storage in compliance with established protocols.
• Document and report data accurately, contributing to technical reports and manuscripts while supporting the laboratory's knowledge base.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize laboratory processes and workflows.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform routine maintenance and calibration tasks.
• Actively participate in project meetings and assist team members in achieving research goals.
• Maintain up-to-date lab documentation in accordance with established standards.
• If required for process continuity is able to perform limited work during weekends and bank holiday

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedicine, process technology (or equivalent).
• 1-2 years’ relevant work experience in a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry environment.
• Practical experience with laboratory techniques and instrumentation for upstream and/or downstream processing equipment such as bioreactors, AKTA chromatography systems and filtration systems
• Know-how of laboratory analytical methods such as HPLC, cell count, osmolality, pH and conductivity measurements
• Knowledge of large molecule drug substance (API) manufacturing process development, root-cause problem solving and lean practices is preferred
• Familiar with maintaining records of work in the form of laboratory notebooks (paper or electronic)
• Proven ability to follow standard procedures and provide insights for process improvements
• The ability to report and present findings to peers and project leads
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, identifies and reports hazards, follows safe work practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Information

Working at PSS means working with highly motivated people with a can-do mentality. Our people work in an international environment, within an enthusiastic team and for an organization where there is sufficient room to develop further.

Working together is extremely important to us and having fun in what you do is part of that! Our monthly team lunches, team activities and the hand out of awards to our colleagues are an example of this.

We also offer:

• A responsible and challenging position within the team;
• Plenty of room for your own ideas and input;
• Specialist training and a range of opportunities for personal and professional development;
• Online preventive mental health platform;Good salary and benefits.

Working at PSS offers you the flexibility and personal touch of working in a medium sized and dynamic company, whilst also allowing you to benefit from having Eurofins as a parent company. Our ambitious growth plans provide ample opportunities for the motivated employees:

• Plenty of opportunities for growth;
• Varied work where you are in regular contact with other companies and scientists within the Eurofins group;
• A broad customer portfolio ensuring a lot of diversity in your work.