Molecular Biology Assay Development Scientist

Eurofins; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (comprehensive)

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is seeking a Research Associate to support late-stage cell therapy analytics, including method development, qualification, and data interpretation. The role requires hands-on mammalian cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction, and qPCR/ddPCR proficiency in a GMP setting.

You will design and execute assays, analyze results, prepare technical documentation, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience; additional experience in analytical development or GMP assay validation strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting late-stage development or regulated laboratory environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports late-stage cell therapy products through analytical assay development, assay qualification/validation, and sample testing activities.
• Contributes to the design, planning, execution, and optimization of analytical assay development activities and assay validation studies.
• Performs experiments, analyzes and interprets data, troubleshoots technical issues, and communicates results and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Prepares and presents scientific data in technical reports, team discussions, and departmental meetings.
• Provides clear and proactive status updates on assigned activities, risks, and timelines to project teams and management.
• Supports preparation and review of assay-related technical documentation, including protocols, methods, and reports.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support analytical strategy and timely project execution.
• Contributes to laboratory operations, including ordering, organization, equipment monitoring, maintenance, and general laboratory compliance

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

DNA/RNA extraction

qPCR

ddPCR

DNA/RNA quantitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QX ONE

QX 200

QuantStudio 7

Job description

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is seeking a Research Associate to support late-stage cell therapy analytics, including method development, qualification, and data interpretation. The role requires hands-on mammalian cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction, and qPCR/ddPCR proficiency in a GMP setting.

You will design and execute assays, analyze results, prepare technical documentation, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.