Bioprocess Technician – Upstream Support

Eurofins USA; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a Bioprocess Technician to support daily lab operations in Framingham, MA. The role involves cell culture process development, operating bioreactors, and adhering to GMP regulations. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in a life science or engineering and have hands-on laboratory experience. Excellent benefits include medical coverage and a 401(k) with company match.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• Comfortable with data acquisition systems.
• Authorization to work in the US on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and calibrate upstream processing equipment.
• Prepare and autoclave media and buffers using sterile techniques.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Lab Notebooks.

Skills

Cell culture

Bioreactor assembly

Documentation

Analytical instrument usage

Aseptic techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science or engineering

Job description

Bioprocess Technician – Upstream Support

• Full-time

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

As a Bioprocess Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of our small-scale and pilot-scale laboratories. Your contributions will directly support cell culture process development, scale-up, and technology transfer efforts. This hands-on position involves both technical execution and documentation in alignment with GMP/GxP principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and calibrate upstream processing equipment, including balances, pH meters, dissolved oxygen probes, and bioreactors (both single-use and stainless steel).
• Set up, assemble, sterilize, and disassemble bioreactors and associated hardware for perfusion and fed-batch runs.
• Prepare and autoclave media, buffers, and reagents using sterile techniques and in compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Inoculate, monitor, and sample shake flasks and bioreactors throughout various stages of the upstream process.
• Execute cell culture studies to support process development, scale-up, and tech transfer, under the guidance of senior scientists or engineers.
• Maintain detailed, timely, and accurate documentation in Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) in accordance with data integrity and GMP/GxP guidelines (as applicable).
• Draft and revise protocols and process summary documents; review and finalize experimental data and records.
• Support lab inventory management, maintain equipment logbooks, and assist in compliance tracking to ensure uninterrupted lab operations.
• Participate in troubleshooting, deviation reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing process reliability, lab workflows, and overall efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science or engineering discipline with 1–2 years of relevant laboratory experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States on a permanent, unrestricted basis.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Direct, hands-on experience performing cell culture studies in small-scale or pilot lab environments.
• Proficient in the assembly, disassembly, and cleaning of bioreactors, including associated probes and hardware.
• Skilled in setting up and maintaining single-use and stainless steel bioreactors for upstream processing.
• Experience with inoculation, feeding, and sampling of bioreactors and shake flasks.
• Competent in sample analysis using standard analytical instruments and compiling resulting data.
• Familiar with cell culture maintenance, including passaging and monitoring of cell health.
• Experienced in calibrating probes, autoclaving bioreactors, and preparing media and reagents under aseptic conditions.
• Comfortable working with data acquisition systems such as MFCS, DeltaV, and ambr for real-time trend monitoring.
• Proficient in documenting work using Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) in accordance with data integrity and compliance standards.

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 isFull Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Framingham, 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.