Scientist – Cell Biology & Potency

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services is seeking a Research Associate in Berkeley, CA to support late-stage cell therapy projects through analytical assay development, qualification, validation, and sample testing.

The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, preparing technical reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring GMP-compliant documentation and timely project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology or related scientific discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience; analytical development or GMP assay validation preferred.
• Experience supporting late-stage development or regulated laboratory environments is preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Cell biology assays

High‑resolution imaging

Live‑cell imaging

Cell-based potency assays

Fluorescence microscopy

GMP experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology

Tools

Incucyte

Cytation

HPLC

Job description

• Compensation: USD 60000 - USD 80000 - yearly

Company Description

At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing.For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries.

PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees. Life at Eurofins is a meritocracy, where people are empowered to make decisions and are rewarded for their success, allowing them to advance quickly.Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career.

Job Description

Research Associate responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Collaborate 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong experience with mammalian cell culture.
• Hands‑on experience with cell biology analytical methods, including cell count and viability, high‑resolution imaging, live‑cell imaging, and cell‑based potency assays.
• Experience with fluorescence microscopy, Incucyte, and Cytation instrumentation preferred.
• Experience with HPLC is a plus.
• Working knowledge of analytical method development, assay optimization, qualification, and validation in a GMP environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex experimental data, troubleshoot assay performance issues, and support method improvements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write and review SOPs, technical reports, and scientific documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, managers, and cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Solid understanding of GMP requirements and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology, or a related scientific discipline required.
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience; additional experience in analytical development or GMP assay validation strongly preferred.
• Experience supportinglate-stage developmentor regulated laboratory environments is preferred.
• Must haveauthorization to work in the United Stateswithout current or future sponsorship requirements
• Candidates located within acommutable distance to Berkeley, CAare highly encouraged to apply

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Comp Range: $60,000-80,000

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services®(PSS) is a global, award‑winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients' site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co‑employment and project‑management worries.

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