mRNA Process Development Scientist - RNA Tech & Purification

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a process development scientist to join the mRNA process development team in Boston. The role focuses on early and operational tech development, producing and analyzing RNA constructs and carrying out preparative and purification chromatography.

The successful candidate will perform IVT and purification experiments, analyze data, and maintain rigorous documentation in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or biochemistry (or related field) with 1+ years of relevant laboratory experience, or M.S. with at least 6 months of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with molecular biology and RNA biochemistry methods including IVT.
• Experience with tangential flow filtration, capillary gel electrophoresis, Akta chromatography, HPLC, and ELISA.
• Experience with good documentation practices and electronic lab notebooks such as Benchling.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vitro transcription (IVT) and purification experiments (chromatography, TFF).
• Conduct analytical methods including CGE, Akta chromatography, HPLC, and ELISA.
• Process data and provide summaries to team members and stakeholders.
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and stock solutions per SOPs.
• Maintain updated lab notebooks and manage materials/equipment; assist troubleshooting.
• Uphold high lab safety standards.

Skills

Molecular biology

RNA biochemistry

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Written & verbal communication

SOPs adherence

Education

B.S./M.S. in chemistry/biochemistry/related

Tools

Benchling

IVT

CGE

HPLC

AKTA chromatography

Tangential Flow Filtration

Job description

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a process development scientist to join the mRNA process development team in Boston. The role focuses on early and operational tech development, producing and analyzing RNA constructs and carrying out preparative and purification chromatography.

The successful candidate will perform IVT and purification experiments, analyze data, and maintain rigorous documentation in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.