Job Description

_ Job Summary:_

• Production and purification of research-grade AAV vectors in support of client drug substance process development and characterization. The team will provide support for analytical development areas of the Research Vector group.

_ Position Responsibilities:_

• Perform routine analytical assays on a weekly basis to determine product quality and characterization.
• Characterize AAV viral vectors according to established protocols and report assay results in a timely manner.
• Document analysis according to good documentation practices in electronic laboratory notebook or other documentation methods such as test data worksheets or other prescribed methods.
• Perform DNA and Protein analysis including both quantitative and qualitative assays, e.g., ELISA, protein expression assays, MSD, HPLC and ddPCR.
• Perform in vitro bioassays to measure product strength.
• Formulation and testing of buffers and materials needed for routine assays and assay optimization.

• 1.       1.   * Laboratory operations (ordering supplies, preparing buffers/mobile phase/culture media, operating laboratory equipment, participation in quality and safety assessments, sample receipt/management, utilize electronic lab notebook, data authoring/review/integrity following good documentation practices).
  

• Support research scientists with their experiments based on company protocol, method, and procedures.
• Assist with maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory.
• Follow good laboratory, documentation, and safety practices.

Qualifications

_ Additional Preferred Skill Sets:_

• Utilizing electronic lab notebook, data authoring/review/integrity following good documentation practices.
• Experience with Delta V and Unicorn software.
• Data trending (e.g., metabolites, viable cell density, flux, pressure).
• Buffer and tubing assembly preparation.
• Independently motivated, detail-oriented, and robust problem-solving ability.
• Industry Leadership Experience

_ Education:_

• PhD degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience.

Additional Information

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with weekends and/or holidays as required by business needs. 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.