Upstream Scientist - Large Scale Development Operations

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking an Upstream Process Development Scientist to lead development, optimization, and scale-up of bioprocesses for biologics, vaccines, and biotech products. You will work across 50L, 250L, and 500L single-use bioreactors, collaborating with Manufacturing, Analytical Sciences, and Quality to enable technology transfer and process validation.

The role emphasizes designing robust studies, analyzing data to optimize cell growth and product quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• Familiar with cell passaging including vial thaw, inoculation and harvest processes for 50L, 250L, and 500L single-use bioreactors.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and scale upstream bioprocesses, including mammalian cell culture, and bioreactor operations, to support research, clinical, and commercial manufacturing objectives.
• Plan and execute process development studies to improve cell growth, productivity, product quality, and overall process robustness using sound scientific and engineering principles.
• Analyze experimental data, and identify critical process parameters to support process understanding, scale-up, and technology transfer activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Analytical Sciences, Quality, and Process Engineering, to advance development programs and support manufacturing operations.
• Author and review study protocols, technical reports, process descriptions, regulatory documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and technical challenges, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process performance and operational efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative, engaged, and team-oriented work environment.
• May also perform smaller studies from the 10L down to Shake Flask range.

Skills

Cell culture

Bioreactor operations

Process development

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Chemical/Biochemical/Biotech/Related

Tools

ELNs

Single-use bioreactors

Job description

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Upstream Process Development Scientist is responsible for the development, optimization, characterization, and scale-up of upstream bioprocesses supporting the production of biologics, vaccines, cell therapies, or other biotechnology products. This role applies scientific expertise in cell culture, media development, process monitoring, and bioreactor operations, utilizing 50L, 250L, and 500L single-use bioreactor systems to improve process performance, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency. The scientist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including Process Development, Manufacturing, Analytical Sciences, and Quality, to support technology transfer, process validation, and commercial manufacturing activities. This role may also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshooting efforts, and the implementation of innovative bioprocess technologies to enable successful large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Design, develop, optimize, and scale upstream bioprocesses, including mammalian cell culture, and bioreactor operations, to support research, clinical, and commercial manufacturing objectives.
• Plan and execute process development studies to improve cell growth, productivity, product quality, and overall process robustness using sound scientific and engineering principles.
• Analyze experimental data, and identify critical process parameters to support process understanding, scale-up, and technology transfer activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Analytical Sciences, Quality, and Process Engineering, to advance development programs and support manufacturing operations.
• Author and review study protocols, technical reports, process descriptions, regulatory documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and technical challenges, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process performance and operational efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative, engaged, and team-oriented work environment.
• May also perform smaller studies from the 10L down to Shake Flask range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• Familiar with cell passaging including vial thaw, inoculation and harvest processes for 50L, 250L, and 500L single-use bioreactors.
• Authorizaiton to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship

Preferred Experience

• Certified Biomanufacturing Professional (CBP)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• GMP or Bioprocess Manufacturing Training Certification
• Proficient with recording data via eLNs, following SOPs and validation reports.
• Familiar with GMP and GLP standards.

Additional Information

This position is Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Spring House, PA are encouraged to apply.

• 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

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