mRNA Process Development Scientist

Eurofins US Network

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in Boston, MA, is seeking a process development scientist to join the mRNA process development team. You will contribute to early and operational tech development, producing and analyzing RNA constructs and carrying out preparative purification chromatography.

Responsibilities include performing IVT and purification experiments, analytical methods (CGE, AKTA, HPLC, ELISA), data processing, preparing buffers and reagents, and maintaining labs and safety.

Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering with lab experience.
Experience with RNA biology methods including IVT.
Experience with TFF, CGE, AKTA chromatography, HPLC and ELISA.
Experience with good documentation practices and electronic notebooks (Benchling).
Strong safety mindset, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform IVT and purification experiments (chromatography, TFF).
Conduct analytical methods: CGE, Akta chromatography, HPLC, ELISA.
Process data and provide summaries to team and stakeholders.
Prepare buffers, reagents, and stock solutions per SOPs.
Maintain lab notebook, order materials, maintain equipment, and troubleshoot.
Uphold lab safety to the highest standards.

Skills

IVT

CGE

HPLC

ELISA

TFF

Benchling

Lab safety

Data analysis

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

B.S. in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering

M.S. in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering

Tools

AKTA chromatography

Benchling

CGE equipment

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

We are seeking a process development scientist to join the messenger-RNA (mRNA) process development team. The successful candidate will be contributing to early and operational tech development. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for production and analysis of RNA constructs and carrying out preparative and purification chromatography.

Perform in vitro transcription (IVT) and purification (chromatography, tangential flow filtration) experiments.
Perform analytical methods including but not limited to capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE), Akta chromatography, HPLC, and ELISA.
Process the data and provide data summaries to team members and key stakeholders.
Prepare buffers, reagents, and stock solutions used for process development activities, following established recipes and SOPs.
Maintain an updated lab notebook, order materials, maintain lab equipment, and support equipment troubleshooting as needed.
Uphold lab safety to the highest level of standards.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or biochemistry (or related field) with 1+ years of relevant laboratory experience, or M.S. degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or biochemistry (or related field) with at least 6 months of relevant laboratory experience.
Experience with molecular biology and RNA biochemistry methods including IVT
Experience with tangential flow filtration (TFF), capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE), Akta chromatography, HPLC, and ELISA.
Experience with good documentation practices and electronic lab notebooks such as Benchling.
Unwavering commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, work planning, data analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow SOPs, and comply with company policies.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, inquisitive, self-motivated, and enthusiasm to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.