Upstream Scientist - Large Scale Development Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent full-time benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking an Upstream Scientist to lead development, optimization, and scale-up of upstream bioprocesses for biologics and biopharmaceutical manufacturing at Spring House, PA.

The role emphasizes mammalian cell culture, media development, process monitoring, and bioreactor operations using 50L, 250L, and 500L single-use systems to improve yield, quality, and efficiency. Collaboration across Manufacturing, Analytical Sciences, and Quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant science field.
• Experience with 50L, 250L, and 500L single-use bioreactors.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale upstream bioprocesses for biopharmaceutical products.
• Plan studies to improve cell growth, productivity, and product quality.
• Analyze data and identify critical process parameters.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Analytical Sciences and Quality teams.
• Author and review SOPs, tech reports and regulatory documents.

Skills

Bioprocess development

Cell culture

Process scale-up

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

Tools

Single-use bioreactors

Job description

Upstream Scientist - Large Scale Development Operations

• Full-time

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.

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.

• 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.

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