Scientist - Viral Vector Downstream Process Development

Eurofins • Boston, MA

10h • $83,200 - $91,520 • Onsite

About The Position

The work at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services (PSS) focuses on professional growth within the biopharmaceutical industry. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, aiming to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Eurofins is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics products testing, as well as in agroscience CRO services, genomics, discovery of pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences, and clinical study support. The company is seeking a highly skilled, passionate, and motivated scientist to join their Downstream Process Development team. This role will involve supporting downstream unit operations and pilot-scale manufacturing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have experience with AAV purification techniques, data analysis, and reporting, with a strong desire to succeed in developing gene therapies for patients.

Requirements

• B.S. in life sciences with 4-6 years of industry experience or M.S. in life sciences with 2-3 years of industry experience in downstream bioprocessing.
• Previous experience in downstream unit operations (chromatography, filtration, centrifugation).
• Hands-on experience with chromatography techniques including affinity chromatography and IEX.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of tangential flow filtration (TFF) techniques.
• Experience with AAV, lentivirus, or other viral vector purification.
• Knowledge of small and pilot scale process development.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, be self-motivated, accountable, detail-oriented, have excellent organization and communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision after initial training.
• Ability to troubleshoot and interpret experimental results and effectively summarize and present conclusions.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment and handle occasional light to moderate lifting (up to ~50 lbs).
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of analytical techniques for protein/viral vector characterization.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture.
• Familiarity with Unicorn software.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software (JMP, Minitab).
• Exposure to process automation and single-use technologies.
• Strong desire to learn new techniques and a willingness to provide upstream cross-training support.

Responsibilities

• Execute and troubleshoot downstream purification unit operations, including affinity chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), ion exchange chromatography, and ultracentrifugation.
• Perform buffer preparation, sample collection, and in-process testing.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and generate technical reports summarizing experimental findings.
• Assist in pilot-scale manufacturing campaigns.
• Execute batch records with close attention to detail.
• Perform equipment setup, cleaning, and troubleshooting for pilot-scale unit operation.

Benefits

• 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level