USP/DSP Lab Assistant — Biotech Process & Analysis

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 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.