Bioassay Scientist - Flow Cytometry

LabRulez; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybride; USD 4 822 000 - 5 648 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus opportunities

Résumé du poste

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Bioassay Scientist to support an Analytical Development Bioassay Team working on an iPSC islet cell therapy program. You will develop and execute bioanalytical assays for process development, in-process testing, and lot release, with emphasis on mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry.

Collaboration with multiple groups and routine testing are required. The role involves self-motivation, assay development, and quality documentation in Benchling and related

Qualifications

• BS in Biology or related field with at least 3 years of experience in drug development labs.
• Hands-on experience with bioanalytical methods including flow-cytometry (multi-color flow cytometry with a minimum of 4–6 colors is preferred).
• Ability to troubleshoot and interpret experimental results and effectively present conclusions.

Responsabilités

• Design and execute bioanalytical assays including flow cytometry, cell counting, dPCR/qPCR, ELISA, and cell-based bioassays.
• Perform routine sample testing for in-process testing and lot release.
• Support assay qualification and lifecycle management.
• Document experiments and protocols using electronic lab notebooks (e.g., Benchling).
• Troubleshoot assay and instrument issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development, R&D, and Quality teams.
• Author technical documentation: protocols, test methods, reports, SOPs.

Connaissances

Flow cytometry

Mammalian cell culture

Bioanalytical methods

Troubleshooting

Data interpretation

Formation

BS in Biology or related field

Outils

Benchling

GraphPad Prism

FlowJo

SharePoint

Veeva

Description du poste

Analytical chemist, Scientific and Research Fellow, Molecular biology

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 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

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.

Bioassay Scientist - Flow Cytometry

Job Description

The position will support an Analytical Development client team that is responsible for ensuring the consistency, safety, and efficacy of biologics, including cutting-edge cell and gene therapies. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with bioprocessing, formulation, and data science groups to support manufacturing and quality control activities across the client’s development pipeline.

We are seeking a skilled analytical development scientist to work on the iPSC induced islet cell therapy program in the Analytical Development Bioassay Team.The position involves developing and executing bioanalytical assays for process development, in-process testing, and lot release. Knowledge and expertise in mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry are a must. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and able to support routine testing and assist with assay development.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Design and execute bioanalytical assays including flow cytometry, cell counting, dPCR/qPCR, ELISA, and cell-based bioassays.
• Perform routine sample testing for in-process testing and lot release.
• Support assay qualification and lifecycle management.
• Document experiments and protocols using electronic lab notebooks (e.g., Benchling).
• Troubleshoot assay and instrument issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development, R&D, and Quality teams.
• Author technical documentation: protocols, test methods, reports, SOPs.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BSin Biology or related filed with at least 3 years of experience in drug development labs ORM.S. in Biology or related field with at least 1yearof experience in drug development labs.
• Hands-on experience with bioanalytical methods including flow-cytometry (multi-color flow cytometry with a minimum of 4-6 colors is preferred).
• Proficiency in mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot and interpret experimental results and effectively present conclusions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with dPCR/qPCR and cell-based bioassays, such as glucose-stimulated insulin release, ELISA, and live cell plate assays.
• Experience improving assay throughput by utilizing multi-color flow cytometry and incorporating automated liquid handlers (e.g. Hamilton) and plate-based sample preparations.
• Experience with iPSC differentiation and handling iPSC-derived cells.
• Proficiency in method development and method qualification.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., GraphPad Prism, FlowJo) and digital platforms (e.g., Benchling, SharePoint, Veeva).
• Strong troubleshooting and continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and ICH guidelines.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaborate in a team-oriented, matrixed environment.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed, including occasional weekend work.

Additional Information

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. 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
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based increases
• Compensation: $35.00-$41.00 per hour based on education and related experience

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