Bioanalytical Development Scientist - Group Leader
About The Position
Eurofins PSS is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist Group Leader to work onsite supporting a client’s analytical development activities for lentiviral vector (LVV)-based gene therapy products. The role supports product characterization, process development, and analytical method execution, with a primary focus on potency assay development, optimization, and method transfer. The scientist will partner with internal and external laboratories to establish robust, phase-appropriate analytical methods and generate data supporting product understanding, process changes, and progress toward clinical development. The position combines hands-on analytical development work with leadership of a team of process development scientists. The group leader serves as a point of contact for client and internal teams, supports hiring and onboarding, promotes collaboration and quality, and balances technical work with administrative and team-development responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant industry experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and at least 1 year of relevant industry experience.
- Prior laboratory supervisory or team-lead experience.
- Proficiency in multi-color flow cytometry (3–4 color panels), ELISA, MSD, Luminex, qPCR, ddPCR, and other characterization platforms.
- Previous experience supporting development and optimization of cell-based potency assays.
- Ability to troubleshoot and interpret results from complex biological assays, identify sources of analytical variability, and present conclusions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after initial training.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities, workflows, and deliverables.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in executing and documenting experimental protocols and results in electronic notebooks.
- Strong team orientation, organizational skills, self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
- Strong communication skills and ability to clearly communicate experimental results and observations.
- Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with viral vector, cell therapy, gene therapy, or related biologics products.
- Experience with viral vector characterization, transduction assays, or potency-related analytical methods.
- Experience with assay qualification, validation, comparability, and lifecycle management.
- Experience transferring analytical methods to external laboratories, CDMOs, CROs, or QC organizations.
- Familiarity with automation platforms, liquid handlers, or high-throughput analytical workflows.
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations and analytical documentation supporting IND, IMPD, or BLA submissions.
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and qualify analytical methods, particularly potency assays, cell-based assays, and advanced characterization methods.
- Support experiment design and execution to improve assay performance, establish method readiness, and develop analytical control strategies.
- Support analytical method transfers by preparing technical documentation, assisting with partner training, reviewing transferred data, and troubleshooting assay performance.
- Generate, analyze, and present scientific data to support product characterization, process changes, comparability assessments, and regulatory submissions.
- Contribute to technical reports, protocols, method transfer packages, and analytical development documentation.
- Serve as a technical resource for potency assay and analytical development activities.
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of process development scientists.
- Act as a proactive point of contact for client and internal teams.
- Participate in new-hire interviews and onboarding.
- Share administrative communications and promote the company vision.
- Ensure high standards of quality and efficiency in laboratory operations.
- Perform administrative tasks that support team-member growth and development.
- Balance technical work with team leadership responsibilities.
- Foster morale, collaboration, and teamwork.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus and merit-based increases
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
