Drug Substance Process Development Scientist

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. Eurofins PSS gives our clients an insourcing solution for all of their analytical testing needs. Are you looking for the opportunity to use your skills in order to impact a team in a fast paced environment towards our ultimate goal of testing for a better life? We can provide you meaningful work in a highly supportive and collaborative environment where we invest in you because our people are our chemistry!

• Support the Drug Substance Process Development (DS PD) team by packing out critical consumables in appropriate tissue cultures suites and bioreactor bays
• Prepare custom tubing assemblies used in routine bioreactor operations; package assemblies and sterilize by autoclaving, when directed
• Assist DS PD team in preparing and aliquoting pre-made cell culture media
• Provide occasional coverage for cell culture media manufacturing efforts
• Perform routine bioreactor manipulations (e.g. sampling, cell counting, metabolite analysis, media exchange) during weekdays. Weekend rotating coverage is expected due to the cell culture nature.
• Document real-time bioreactor observations and sample measurements according to company procedures, work instructions, job aids, and SOPs
• Work with the health and safety of yourself and your teammates in mind; comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and company EHS regulations

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. with 2 years of experience (OR M.S. + 0 years of experience) in a scientific or engineering discipline that incorporates biology and chemistry curricula
• Prior experience working in a BSL1+ “wet laboratory” environment
• Prior experience with mammalian cell culture (or fermentation)
• Prior experience with good aseptic technique
• Applicant should be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with stem cells in a BSL2+ laboratory
• Extensive experience working within a biosafety cabinet
• Familiarity with bioreactors, peristaltic pumps, and TPE tube welders

Note: This position will require rotating work on weekends (2-4 hours per day)

Position is full-time, with rotating work on weekends (2-4 hours per day). Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cambridge, MA are encouraged to apply. Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.

• 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

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