Biochemist - Group Leader

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, 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!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Biochemist with at least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience to join our team as a leader. In this role, you will perform advanced physicochemical analyses to support the characterization of early-stage biotherapeutics, including proteins, antibodies, peptides, and conjugates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct physicochemical testing using techniques such as:
  • Analytical Size Exclusion Chromatography (aSEC)
  • Analytical Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography (aHIC)
  • Capillary Gel Electrophoresis (CGE)
  • Imaged Capillary Electrophoresis (iCE/CE)
• Apply these methods to a broad range of biological molecules.
• Accurately record and interpret data in Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELNs).
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality results and project success.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Supports and monitors the performance of the team of employees
• May participate in new hire interviews
• Supports the on-boarding process of new employees
• Disseminate administrative communications
• Demonstrate and promote the company's vision
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations 
• Ensure coverage and performance for all shifts, and work duties 
• Performs administrative tasks for team member growth and development
• Adeptly balance technical lab work with leadership responsibilities
• Foster morale and teamwork 

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Biochemistry or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in a relevant setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Meticulous, organized, and proactive.
• Eager to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship (ie H1B, OPT, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Laboratory supervisor experience is preferred

Position is full-time Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cambridge, MA are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• 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

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