Bioprocess Technician Upstream Support

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laboratory services is seeking a Bioprocess Technician to support daily operations in small-scale and pilot-scale laboratories. The role involves hands-on technical execution and documentation in alignment with GMP standards, ensuring efficient lab workflow and compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates possess a degree in life sciences or engineering and have practical experience in cell culture studies and bioreactor management.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain upstream processing equipment.
• Prepare and autoclave media and buffers.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with GMP/GxP guidelines.

Skills

Cell culture studies

Bioreactor assembly

Analytical instruments

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science or engineering

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

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:
Qualifications

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.

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

Additional Details:

Position is Full 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 website www.eurofinsus.com.

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