Downstream Development Engineer - job 1 of 2

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.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The Downstream development engineer will work primarily with scientists/senior research associates or engineers in the Downstream Process Development Pilot team to execute Pilot-scale experiments spanning across all phases of Biopharmaceutical development, support new product development, and support material supply demands. Additionally, as a fundamental component related to the downstream process development, the Downstream Process Development Pilot team will also ensure that these processes are predictable, scalable, and controlled. The position is to support the tech transfer of developed/locked processes from the process development team.

Daily Responsibilities Include: 

• 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 a functional area.
• Interprets data independently and contributes to technical reports
• Identifies complex technical issues, and implements solutions under supervision
• Independently execute routine and complex operations and plans unit operations/experiments and draft support documentation (SOPs, batch records, and/or reports) with attention to details.
• Supports technology transfer through writing and consolidating technical documents.
• Coordinates within department as well as cross functionally with peers on projects.

Education and Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 3+ years relevant industry experience OR
• Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering, or related pharmaceutical science; 1+ years relevant industry experience
• Must have experience with downstream purification process
• Must have experience Downstream activities include but are not limited to chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, TFF, and/or depth/sterile/ filtration of non-GMP batches within R&D Pilot Plant (interface between lab-scale studies and full-scale GMP manufacturing, operating at the 50-1000L bioreactor scale)
• Experience with AKTA Liquid Chromatography systems and Unicorn Software preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate proficiently and efficiently
• Time management skills, effectively managing multiple priorities and outcomes of critical tasks
• Proficient in use of applicable lab equipment and operations and have an ability to independently interpret data, maintain an organized lab area and thrive in a fast-paced team environment
• Experience troubleshooting of activities routinely performed in downstream processing (i.e. traditional and continuous chromatography, UF/DF, filtration, column packing, and buffer preparation)
• Practical experience around scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing support of large scale GMP operations is desired. Knowledge of upstream processing is a plus
• Experience with one or more of the following software: Solo VPE, Microsoft Office, JMP, Viper, Flow VPE, Freezer Pro, BioSMB, PALL System Software, and Pendotech System.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses/goggles, gloves, shoes
• Comfortable working in Collaborative (60%) and Independent (40%) work environments.
• Ability to lift, pull, or push equipment requiring up to 75 lbs of force, stand for 6 hours in a suite, climb ladders and work platforms, stoop or bend to check or troubleshoot equipment operations
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

What to Expect in the Hiring Process: 

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
• 45-60 Minute Site Visit to Meet the Team 

The position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lexington, MA, are encouraged to apply. 

Excellent full-time benefits include: 

• Hourly Compensation: $31.00 to $36.00, depending on education and experience
  • Estimated Annual Salary: $64,480 – $74,880 
• 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 client’s 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.