Upstream Development Engineer

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

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.

The Upstream development engineer will work primarily with scientists/senior research associates or engineers in the upstream fed-batch culture process development team to design and optimize consistent cell culture processes that produce quality recombinant proteins through laboratory studies. Additionally, as a fundamental component related to cell culture process design and development, the process development team will also ensure that these processes are predicable, scalable, and controlled with multiple size of bioreactors (ambr15, ambr250 and bench-top scale bioreactors). The position is to support tech transfer of developed/locked cell culture processes to pilot team and CMOs.

• Works with departmental and/or cross functional peers to execute on assignments, under limited supervision.
• Prepares experimental protocols.
• Contributes significantly to project work which may include multiple projects within functional area.
• Interprets data independently, and contributes to technical reports
• Identifies complex technical issues, and implements solutions under supervision
• Contributes to the design of new applications/experiments/unit operations in consultation with supervisor.
• Supports technology transfer through writing and consolidating technical documents.
• Coordinates within department as well as cross functionally with peers on projects.
• This position will require the person to be able to lift some small equipment ( Qualifications

  Education and Experience required:

  • Associates degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 2+ years relevant industry experience
  • Bachelors degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 0+ years relevant industry experience
  • Previous experience working in lab setting (highly desirable)
  • Previous experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques (preferred)
  • Previous exposure to laboratory scale bioreactor operation and other instrumentation that supports cell culture, such metabolite analyzers, shake flasks and cell culture plates (nice to have)

  Knowledge and Skills:

  • Interest in cell culture process development, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
  • Teamwork - ability to work effectively within fast-moving department groups/teams.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills - able to troubleshoot critical issues or problems and resolve routine issues using appropriate information.
  • Communication skills - expresses ones self clearly and concisely within function; documents issues and/or concerns concisely with colleagues; timely and effectively communicates issues to supervisor
  • Organization - exercises good time management skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in the lab environment
  • Technical - proficient in use of applicable lab equipment and operations.
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
  Additional Information

  This position is on-site, full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m . with overtime as needed and the potential for some off-shift hours, depending on the project. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Lexington, MA, are encouraged to apply.

  Excellent full-time benefits include:

  • Hourly Compensation: $24$28, depending on education and experience
  • Medical Coverage: Comprehensive medical insurance options
  • Dental & Vision: Full dental and vision coverage available
  • Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-sponsored plans
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation days, paid holidays, and additional PTO options

  Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients sites, dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment, and project-management worries.

  We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train, and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our clients quality systems and equipment.

  To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com .

  Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.