Biochemist

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Eurofins is seeking talented individuals to join our company full-time as a Biochemist to support the development of a novel drug delivery platform. Selected individuals will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of scientists and contribute to a variety of IND-enabling formulations activities in a highly collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and qualify biochemical and microbiological assays
• Perform characterization and release testing of drug products using qualified methods
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of test results
• Assist with laboratory upkeep and instrument maintenance
• Support technology transfer of biochemistry and microbiology methods to CDMO
• Troubleshoot and resolve testing-related issues
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Stay current with the latest industry developments and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Basic Minimum

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, chemistry, biology or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in the same fields with 6+ months of relevant experience (preferred)
• Experience required in performing liquid chromatography (SEC, IEX, ProA, HIC), UV-vis spectroscopy, capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, cIEF), endotoxin/LAL
• Working knowledge in bioassays and microbiological assays is a plus
• Knowledge in high-throughput (96-well plate) spectroscopic, light scattering and subvisible particulate methods is a plus
• Knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and regulatory requirements for biotech and pharmaceutical industries is highly desirable
• Experience with aseptic techniques and sterilization processes is desirable
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document experimental work with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) is a must
• Familiarity with standard office software (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint) is required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile and highly collaborative environment is essential

Additional Information

Position is  Full Time, Monday-Friday, First Shift.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA  are 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
• Eligibility for potential yearly Bonus & Merit-Based Pay Increases

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