Formulation Scientist

Eurofins; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support research scientists, perform analyses on peptides, nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies, and help formulate biologics in a GLP environment near Boston.

The position requires a Bachelor's (1–2 years) or Master’s in biology/biochemistry/chemistry, hands-on experience with pipetting, pH, UV-VIS and HPLC, and strong organizational skills; US work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology/biochemistry/chemistry with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience; Master’s degree with < 1 year of experience.
• Understanding of industry practices and standards.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and interpret experimental results.

Responsibilities

• Support research scientists with their experiments per company protocol, method, and procedures.
• Examine and perform analysis on peptides, nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies using general wet chemistry techniques and instruments (e.g., HPLC, Solo-VPE, MFI, AKTA, DLS).
• Formulate and characterize lipid nanoparticles.
• Support scientists with formulation of biologics and nucleic acids and buffers as needed.
• Follow GLP and good documentation using electronic lab notebook.
• Help organize and clean lab and work environment.
• Follow documentation and safety practices.
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations.

Skills

Pipetting

pH

UV-VIS

HPLC

Lab organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/biochemistry/chemistry or related field

Master’s degree in biology/biochemistry/chemistry or related field

Tools

Electronic lab notebook

AKTA

MFI

DLS

Job description

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.

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

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Support research scientists with their experiments based on company protocol, method, and procedures
• Examine and perform analysis on peptides, nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies using general wet chemistry techniques and various instruments, such as: HPLC, Solo-VPE, MFI, AKTA, DLS, HI-AC, Viscosity
• Formulate and characterize lipid nanoparticles
• Support scientists with the formulation of biologics and nucleic acids and buffers, as needed
• Follow GLP and good documentation using electronic lab notebook
• Help with organizing and cleaning of lab and work environment
• Follow documentation and safety practices
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or other related field with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience. Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or other related field with < 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.

• Understanding of industry practices and standards.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and interpret experimental results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with pipetting, pH, Uv-VIS and HPLC.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed.

Candidates living within a commutable distance of 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: $30-$44 per hour based on education and experience

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