Upstream Process Scientist, LVV Gene Therapy

Eurofins; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking an Upstream Scientist to join our on-site team in Boston to advance LVV production and process development for gene therapy vectors. You will maintain mammalian suspension cultures, execute production protocols, and help optimize yields while collaborating with cross-functional CMC teams.

The role requires meticulous documentation, strong aseptic technique, and effective communication. Competitive benefits and Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekend work are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering or related field with at least 1 year of relevant industry experience.
• Proficient in mammalian suspension cell culture operations and seed train expansion.
• Strong aseptic technique with experience in a biosafety cabinet.
• Experience with buffer and media preparation.
• Experience documenting results in electronic lab notebooks and communicating observations to management.

Responsibilities

• Execute LVV production protocols using shake flasks and benchtop bioreactors to support ongoing process development and characterization studies.
• Support routine maintenance of suspension cell cultures with aseptic technique to preserve culture health.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate analytical testing and ensure timelines.
• Maintain lab stocks, supplies, and equipment for the upstream team.
• Document process data in electronic lab notebook and share observations in team meetings.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Aseptic technique

Data documentation

Multi-tasking

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering or related field

Job description

Eurofins is seeking an Upstream Scientist to join our on-site team in Boston to advance LVV production and process development for gene therapy vectors. You will maintain mammalian suspension cultures, execute production protocols, and help optimize yields while collaborating with cross-functional CMC teams.

The role requires meticulous documentation, strong aseptic technique, and effective communication. Competitive benefits and Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekend work are offered.