Scientist - Molecular Biology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (comprehensive)

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is seeking a Research Associate to support late-stage cell therapy analytics, including method development, qualification, and data interpretation. The role requires hands-on mammalian cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction, and qPCR/ddPCR proficiency in a GMP setting.

You will design and execute assays, analyze results, prepare technical documentation, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience; additional experience in analytical development or GMP assay validation strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting late-stage development or regulated laboratory environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborates 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

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

DNA/RNA extraction

qPCR

ddPCR

DNA/RNA quantitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QX ONE

QX 200

QuantStudio 7

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.
• Collaborates 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

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong experience with mammalian cell culture .
• Hands-on experience with DNA/RNA extraction and molecular biology assays such as qPCR, ddPCR, and DNA/RNA quantitation .
• Experience with QX ONE , QX 200 and QuantStudio 7 instrumentation preferred.
• 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 Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience ; additional experience in analytical development or GMP assay validation strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting late-stage development or regulated laboratory environments is preferred.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements

Mon-Friday 1st Shift, No weekend or holiday work

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.