Associate Media Preparation Scientist

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a talented individual to meticulously prepare media for complex cell culture processes. This full-time position involves collaboration with scientists and compliance with rigorous safety protocols. Candidates with a background in biological sciences and experience in a laboratory environment are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• B.S. with 1-2 years or M.S. with less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and media preparation.
• Advanced skills in algebra, particularly molarity and solution calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex media for iPSC differentiation workflows.
• Maintain media inventory and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Collaborate with scientists on media formulation optimization.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Algebraic calculations

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Education

B.S. in biological or biochemical sciences

M.S. in biological or biochemical sciences

Tools

Automated systems

Job description

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 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 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 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, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today

Job Description

• Meticulously prepare complex media at various scales to support cell culture for various iPSC differentiation workflows, ensuring timely and accurate execution of requested formulations.
• Read, review, and execute SOPs for preparation of reagents, stock solutions, and media handling and formulation.
• Track expiry of corresponding stock solutions and complete complex media.
• Maintain an updated media inventory database for forecasting, tracking raw material use & stock, lot usage, and overall material performance.
• Maintain accurate and meticulous record keeping with internal ELN system, independent data analysis, and reporting of data in written and oral formats.
• Perform work in full compliance with safety policies and technical protocols and complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified.
• Perform complex algebraic mathematical calculations with high accuracy to determine critical parameters such as molarity, molality, and percentages.
• Precisely calculate volumes of solution components based on intricate mathematical formulas, ensuring exact proportions for experimental and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot media preparation challenges and deviations when necessary.
• Collaborate with process development scientists to support high throughput optimization of media formulations for scale-up, reproducibility, and cost-efficiency.
• Operate automation platforms (e.g., liquid handlers, automated dispensers, robotic mixing systems) to support streamlined media preparation, increasing throughput, reproducibility, and data traceability.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. and/or M.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field). B.S., 1-2 years of experience or M.S., less than 1 year of experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic technique and reagent, stock solution, and complex cell culture media preparations.
• Advanced skills in algebraic calculations: molarity, percentages, solution component volumes.
• Unwavering commitment to safety protocols and procedures
• Proven capacity to ensure work product quality and understand the impact on downstream processes.
• Work within a team-oriented lab environment and work within cross-functional project teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to automated systems (e.g., liquid handlers, automated dispensers, robotic mixing systems).
• Track record of working in or supporting high-throughput or high-volume laboratory environments.
  

Additional Information

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
• 60 Minute Onsite Meeting

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with occasional weekends (once every 1-2 months) to support cell culture.Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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 great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train, and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our clients’ quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our websitewww.eurofinsus.com .

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