Characterization Scientist (Primary Structure)

Eurofins•Malvern, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer 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 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. This role involves performing routine and non-routine biochemical characterization analyses of monoclonal antibodies to support pharmaceutical development activities. This includes tasks such as peptide mapping, oligosaccharide mapping, and related routine methods. The scientist will be responsible for preparing, handling, and distributing samples for primary structure studies, collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting analytical data, and maintaining accurate documentation of all laboratory activities in a GXP-compliant manner.

Requirements

BS or MS in Biochemistry or a related field.
Basic understanding of amino acid chemistry and protein structure.
Knowledge of LC and LC/MS analytical methods.
Ability to perform minimal instrument maintenance.
Ability to maintain laboratory notebooks in a GXP-compliant manner and write technical memos.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine biochemical characterization analyses of monoclonal antibodies to support pharmaceutical development activities, including peptide mapping, oligosaccharide mapping, and related routine methods.
Prepare, handle, and distribute samples for primary structure studies in accordance with established laboratory procedures and study requirements.
Collect, analyze, interpret, and report analytical data in alignment with departmental standards and project expectations.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of assay development, qualification, sample preparation, and data analysis activities.
Support reliable laboratory execution through organized recordkeeping, adherence to applicable procedures, and consistent communication of results and observations.