Purification Associate Scientist - HPLC

Eurofins; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a highly motivated HPLC & Purification Associate Scientist to support a client team in synthetic molecule design and development in the Boston area. You will work with analytical chemists, organic chemists, and engineers to deliver product understanding across small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides.

The role offers opportunities across multiple disciplines, leveraging advanced HPLC, purification, MS, and automated platforms to drive R&D programs.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 1-2 years relevant industry experience; M.S. with 0-1 years.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform mobile phase preparation, column installation and weekly verification of Waters HPLC and tandem MS.
• Perform HPLC purity and potency analyses per SOPs.
• Purify using Cytiva Akta systems with Unicorn software per SOPs.
• Maintain safety and adhere to local policies.
• Support method development under guidance of senior analytical scientist.
• Set up and operate high-throughput liquid handler (Tecan Fluent) to screen conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Analytical Chemistry or related field

M.S. Analytical Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

LCMS

Akta purification systems

Unicorn software

Waters HPLC systems

Tecan Fluent

Job 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 highly motivated HPLC & Purification Associate Scientist to support a client team in synthetic molecule design and development. The candidate will be part of a diverse team of analytical chemists, organic chemists, pharmaceutical scientists, and engineers delivering products and process understanding across a broad range of platforms (e.g. small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides). The successful candidate will be a collaborative, detail-oriented scientist with a strong desire to learn, adapt, and contribute to a fast-paced research environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple scientific disciplines while leveraging advanced HPLC, purification, mass spectrometry technologies, and automated laboratory platforms to drive research and development programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independently perform mobile phase preparation, column installation, and follow SOP for standard weekly verification of Waters HPLC and tandem Mass Spec systems for walk-up use.
• Perform robust analytical methods (e.g. HPLC purity, potency) following established SOP protocols.
• Perform purification using Cytiva Akta systems (Unicorn software) for material generation following written SOP procedures - on the job training is available (background knowledge is preferred).
• Perform laboratory activities with a strong emphasis on safety and technical rigor, while adhering to local policies and procedures.
• Support method development under the guidance of an experienced analytical scientist
• Support the set-up and operation of a high-throughput liquid handler (Tecan Fluent) to screen reaction conditions and high-throughput chromatographic process development.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with 1-2 years of relevant industry experience. M.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field with 0-1 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with HPLC and LCMS systems.
• Familiarity with Akta (purification, FPLC) systems.
• Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience including pipetting, liquid handling, sample preparation, and safe handling of biological and chemical materials.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical information and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret experimental data and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Ability to learn new techniques quickly, manage multiple priorities, follow established SOPs, and operate effectively in a fast-paced research environment.
• Willingness to learn, self-motivated, inquisitive, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to represent the technical aspects of your work, including thoughtfulness of notetaking, documenting experiments, and creating slides to communicate results
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with analytical method characterization and the associated performance attributes (e.g. linearity, precision, LOD/LOQ).

Additional Information

This role is a full-time, permanent positionMonday-Friday8am-5pm. Candidates currently located within commutable distance to 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: $31.00-$41.00 per hour based on education and relatable industry experience

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