Viral Vector Downstream Process Scientist

Eurofins; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Downstream Process Scientist for viral vector manufacturing in Spring House, PA. The role focuses on supporting downstream development activities, including TFF operations, clarification, nuclease treatment, and AKTA-based chromatography to advance viral vector purification.

The candidate will document process parameters, analyze data, and contribute to master data records while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field with 2+ years of Downstream experience
• Master’s degree with 0-2 years experience considered
• Hands-on experience in purification of proteins or biologics required
• Broad knowledge in chromatography techniques and purification process development
• Ability to document work accurately in notebooks, protocols, reports, and electronic systems
• Strong scientific, organizational, communication, and attention‑to‑detail skills
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Execute Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) operations, including system setup, processing, monitoring, and documentation
• Support downstream processing activities: Clarification, Nuclease Treatment, Filter Screening, Sterile Filtration and AKTA chromatography
• Perform and support column packing activities
• Capture, maintain, and document process parameters and analytical data in the project Master Data File
• Assist with inventory management and procurement of project supplies
• Record and analyze experimental data, verify data integrity and accuracy
• Report/summarize findings to the project team
• Write technical documents and main work records in electronic notebooks

Skills

Downstream processing

Protein/biologics purification

Chromatography techniques

Data analysis & data integrity

Documentation & notebooks

Strong communication

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Master’s degree in life sciences

Tools

AKTA chromatography systems

Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF)

Job description

Eurofins is seeking a Downstream Process Scientist for viral vector manufacturing in Spring House, PA. The role focuses on supporting downstream development activities, including TFF operations, clarification, nuclease treatment, and AKTA-based chromatography to advance viral vector purification.

The candidate will document process parameters, analyze data, and contribute to master data records while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.