Bioprocess Analytical Chemist

Andover, MA, US

In-personFull time roleEarly Career

20 days ago

About the Job

The candidate will support a client group that is responsible for developing robust and efficient purification processes of recombinant proteins and other biological therapeutics from the early to late stages of development.

We are seeking an analytical scientist who will work in a collaborative environment to be engaged in the analysis, monitoring, and characterization of in-process samples to support the group in improving process performance by optimizing product recovery and impurity removal. This role will provide routine analytical testing. Knowledge and expertise in analytical biochemical techniques are a must, ideally including real-time qPCR, ELISA, HPLC, and capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE). The successful candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently, be accountable for their results and prioritize their workflow, and seek opportunities to take on new projects.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Experience with protein chemistry, protein analytics, and bioprocess technology is required
Expertise in analytical chemistry using a broad range of separation, chromatographic, spectroscopic, and other detection techniques to characterize and monitor the protein purification process
Hands-on experience and working knowledge of techniques, including but not limited to RT-qPCR, UPLC/HPLC (size-exclusion, hydrophobic, ion-exchange, affinity), ELISA, and CGE
A working knowledge of Empower, control, and data analysis software is strongly preferred
Work closely with colleagues by providing quality data to support product development through all clinical phases promptly; uses understanding of analytical tools to assess and interpret experimental data
Maintain written records (electronic lab notebooks and databases) of all experimental work following Good Laboratory Practices
Lead in the routine calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments, systems, or apparatus, and may interact with internal site or external vendors in the maintenance and continuous improvement of safe and effective working practices

About the Company

Eurofins

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

5000 +

<div class="org-about-module__description"> <div id="ember58" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description"><span class="lt-line-clamp__raw-line">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 the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat 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 is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product 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. Since 1987, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 62,000 staff across a network of independent companies in 62 countries, operating over 900 laboratories. Performing over 450 million tests every year, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. Ever since its IPO on the French stock exchange in 1997, Eurofins has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies.</span></div> </div> <div class="org-about-module__content-improvement"> <div class="org-about-module__content-box"> </div> </div>