Particulates Lab Associate

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading laboratory services company is seeking a highly motivated lab associate in Boston, MA. The role involves performing batch and stability testing, maintaining accurate records, and supporting analytical methods. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field along with hands-on experience with microscopy techniques. The position is full-time, covering regular business hours, and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k). Compensation is competitive based on experience.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of industry experience.
• Experience with particle characterization methods.
• Familiarity with laboratory practices including cGMP and GLP.

Responsibilities

• Perform batch and stability testing of drug products.
• Maintain accurate records of test results.
• Support the technology transfer of analytical methods.

Skills

Microscopy techniques

Attention to detail

Analytical data review

Technical writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

MS Office

Flow Imaging Microscopy

Scanning Electron Microscopy

Job description

Job Description

Eurofins is seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented lab associate who will be responsible for qualifying and performing analytical methods to support particulate testing of drug products. This role will begin in January 2026. The candidate will work directly on a client site in Boston, MA, supporting a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. The candidate will contribute to a variety of CMC activities in a fast‑paced, agile, and highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Routinely perform batch and stability testing of drug products using qualified methods.
• Troubleshoot and resolve testing‑related issues.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of test results.
• Regularly perform analytical data review and reporting of results.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Stay current with the latest industry developments and regulatory requirements.
• Aid in the development and qualification of particulate assays.
• Support the technology transfer of analytical methods to external parties.
• Maintain safe laboratory working conditions following GLP and EHS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0–2 years of industry experience, in Chemistry or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with microscopy techniques such as Flow Imaging Microscopy (FIM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fluorescent Microscopy.
• Experience with other methods for particle characterization (e.g., Raman) and counting (e.g., light obscuration) is also desirable.
• General knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and regulatory requirements for biotech and pharmaceutical industries is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document experimental work with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) is a must.
• Experience performing analytical data review and historical data evaluations.
• Experience with writing SOPs and technical documents.
• Familiarity with standard office software (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, agile and highly collaborative environment is essential.

Additional Information

Position is full‑time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cambridge, MA, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Excellent full‑time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Compensation is between $23.00–$29.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Science