Downstream Process Development Scientist

Eurofins US Network; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; 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

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in Boston, MA is seeking a Downstream Scientist to support purification process development for sterile LVV-based gene therapy products onsite. The role involves defining purification workflows, optimizing processes, and contributing to documentation.

Responsibilities include executing purification development experiments, coordinating cross-functional testing, transferring processes to pilot plant sites, and maintaining lab stocks with precise data logging.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in biology-related field with lab experience in downstream purification.
• Experience with chromatography and filtration methods (ion exchange, affinity, TFF/UF).
• Strong documentation and communication skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support purification development experiments.
• Coordinate analytical testing and material exchanges with cross-functional teams.
• Assist transfer of purification processes to pilot plant/manufacturing sites.
• Maintain lab stocks and equipment; document data in ELN.

Skills

Chromatography

Filtration

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in Biology

M.S. in Biology

Tools

AKTA chromatography

AKTA Pure/Avant

DOE software

Job description

Boston, MA, USA

Full-time

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Position Overview:

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.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering or a related field with at least 1 year of relevant industry experience OR M.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering or a related field with at least 6 months of 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.

Additional Information

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 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: $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.