BioProcess Analytical Chemist

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

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Job Description: 

The Purification Process Development (PPD) group is responsible for developing robust and efficient purification processes of recombinant proteins and other biological therapeutics from early to late stage of development.

We are seeking an analytical scientist who will  work in a collaborative environment to be engaged in the analysis, monitoring and characterization of in-process samples to support the group in improving process performance by optimizing product recovery and impurity removal. This role  will provide analytical support to fellow scientists in the development, optimization, scale up and transfer of biochemical processes. Knowledge and expertise in analytical biochemistry tools related to separations technology like centrifugation, filtration and most importantly liquid chromatography are a must.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Experience with protein chemistry, protein analytics, and bioprocess technology is required

Expertise in analytical chemistry using a broad range of separation, chromatographic, spectroscopic and other detection techniques to characterize and monitor protein purification process

Hands on experience and working knowledge on techniques including but not limited to spectrophotometry, liquid chromatography like UPLC/HPLC (size-exclusion, hydrophobic, ion-exchange, affinity), ELISA, CGE and SDS-PAGE are preferred

A working knowledge on Empower and/or ChemStation control and data analysis software is strongly preferred

Work closely with colleagues by providing quality data to support product development through all clinical phases in a timely manner; uses understanding of analytical tools to assess and interpret experimental data

Maintains written records (electronic lab notebooks and databases) of all experimental work in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices

Leads in the routine calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of  laboratory instruments, systems or apparatus and may interact with internal site or external vendors in the maintenance and continuous improvement of safe and effective working practices

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other related discipline
• 1-2 years of relevent experiene is required 
• Experience with protein chemistry, protein analytics, and bioprocess technology is required

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Andover, MA 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.