Downstream Process Development Engineer

Eurofins; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a qualified engineer to join our West Point, PA team to advance vaccine adjuvant and LNP processes. The role focuses on lab-scale downstream processing and analytical testing, with a strong emphasis on GMP-compliant documentation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize unit operations, maintain meticulous records, and ensure strict safety and quality standards while contributing to the scalable production of vaccine

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of experience or advanced degree with corresponding experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.
• Experience with adjuvant and LNP process operations such as extrusion and filtration.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab-scale downstream processing of vaccine adjuvant & LNP products and process intermediates.
• Perform assays on adjuvant & LNP products, process intermediates, and related experimental samples using biochemical/analytical tests.
• Prepare solutions/reagents.
• Set-up process equipment for lab-scale experiments.
• Maintain records and experimental results following good manufacturing practices (GMP).

Skills

Lab-scale processing

GMP documentation

Analytical testing

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Company 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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Company 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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Perform lab-scale downstream processing of vaccine adjuvant & Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) products and process intermediates
• Perform assays on vaccine adjuvant & LNP products, process intermediates, and related experimental samples using biochemical/analytical tests
• Prepare solutions/reagents
• Set-up process equipment for lab-scale experiments
• Maintain records and experimental results following good manufacturing practices (GMP)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of industry experience or Masters in Engineering with 6+ years of industry experience or PhD in Engineering with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess

• Experience with adjuvant and LNP process unit operations including Extrusion, Tee-mixing, Multi-Inlet-Vortex-Mixing (MIVM), Homogenization/Microfluidization, Filtration, Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF)
• Scale up experience related to liposome and LNP formation unit ops including, but not limited to, Extrusion, Teemixing, Microfluidization/Homogenization
• Experience handling potent compound lipids (OEB4 & 5) and working in isolators and Ventilated Booth Enclosures (VBEs)
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skill
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Proven ability to work independently in hands‑on laboratory setting

Additional Information

Position is full-time and permanent, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with over time as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to West Point, PA are encouraged to apply. On-site work is expected in order to be effective in this role.

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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