Downstream Process Development Scientist

Eurofins; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a Downstream Process Development Scientist to work onsite in the Boston area. The role focuses on supporting downstream purification/process development for LVV-based gene therapy products, with emphasis on purification methods, process robustness, and technology transfers to pilot plants.

The ideal candidate has a recent B.S. in biology/biochemistry/biological engineering and hands-on chromatography experience, and is comfortable collaborating

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering or a related field with at least 1 year of industry experience.
• Hands-on downstream chromatography and filtration experience.
• Experience documenting process results in electronic lab notebooks.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support purification development and characterization experiments.
• Coordinate analytical testing and supply materials with cross-functional teams.
• Support transfer of purification processes to pilot plant/manufacturing sites.
• Maintain lab stocks and equipment for the downstream team.
• Document data in electronic lab notebook and share observations in meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team orientation

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

B.S. Biology

B.S. Biochemistry

B.S. Biological Engineering

Tools

AKTA chromatography

End-to-end purification

DOE software

Job description

Downstream Process Development Scientist

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 32 - USD 36 - hourly

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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.

Our Eurofins PSS team is seeking an Downstream Scientist to work onsite supporting our client's downstream process development activities related to the production of sterile, injectable lentiviral vector (LVV)-based gene therapy products. The successful candidate will help support support purification process definition and optimization, process robustness studies, and process transfers to pilot plant and manufacturing sites, and authorship of downstream process development technical documentation. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams across the CMC project teams to support all upstream operations for the client's program. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented scientist to contribute directly to the development of novel gene therapy products from an established, hands-on downstream role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of purification development and characterization experiments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate analytical testing, exchange materials, share technical observations, and align on project timelines.
• Support transfer of purification processes to pilot plant and manufacturing sites.
• Maintain lab stocks, supplies, and equipment specific to the downstream team to support daily operations
• Document process data in electronic lab notebook and shared databases and communicate key observations in team meetings.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering or a related field with at least 1 yearof relevant industry experience ORM.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering or a related field with at least 6 monthsof relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience following established downstream chromatography and filtration protocols, including ion exchange and affinity chromatography, TFF, and/or UF/DF methods.
• Pragmatic problem solver with get-it-done attitude.
• Experience documenting process results in electronic lab notebooks and effectively communicating experimental observations to management and cross-functional team.
• Meticulous attention to detail in sample tracking, experiment execution, data recording, and laboratory documentation.
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task activities to effectively manage workflows and drive deliverables to completion.
• Strong team orientation, with excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate experimental results and observations.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Cytiva AKTA liquid chromatography equipment (AKTA pure, AKTA avant).
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end biologics purification process development, MSAT, or manufacturing; experience with viral vectors is a plus.
• Experience with statistical design of experiments (DOE) software.

This role is a full-time, permanent position Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with periodic work outside of working hours. Candidates currently located within commutable distance to Boston, MA.

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: $32.00-$36.00 per hour based on education and relatable industry experience.

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