Process Development Senior Scientist

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

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 candidate will support downstream process teams with the development and characterization of downstream processes for the manufacture of biophamaceuticals (i.e. monoclonal antibodies and other proteins) where he/she will utilize, perform, and help develop chromatographic and electrophoretic assays to support in-process sample testing including sample preparation, data analysis, data summary, and reporting results.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Good understanding of chromatography, protein purification, and various assays (pH, density, Appearance)
• Ability to make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results, and exercise appropriate technical discretion in the execution of experiments
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team and also cross functional setting
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Good documentation skills
• Basic computer skills and routine use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Knowledge of basic protein chemistry; protein and analytical chemistry
• Knowledge and experience with protein purification
• Experience with HPLC, AKTA, Unicorn, and column packing is preferred
• Working knowledge of good laboratory practices and sterile techniques
• Lab-scale process development, assay support, process robustness concepts, scale-up and set-up
• Experience with cell culture or bioreactor experience is a plus, but not required
• B.S./M.S. degree with 0-2 years of experience with protein purification.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences, chemical/biochemical engineering or related discipline and 0-2 years’ experience.
• Familiarity with SOP and GxP requirements is a plus but not required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Gaithersburg, Maryland is 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 Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.