Job Description

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 (< 30 lb.)

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associates degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 4+ years relevant industry experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 2+ years relevant industry experience

• Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 0+ years relevant industry experience

• Previous experience working in lab setting or Master’s degree plus appropriate laboratory training

• Must have experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques

• Must have experience with laboratory scale bioreactor operation and other instrumentation that supports cell culture, such metabolite analyzers, shake flasks and cell culture plates

• Experience with design on experiment (DOE) preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·Analytical and problem-solving skills - able to troubleshoot critical issues or problems and resolve routine issues using appropriate information.

·Teamwork - ability to work within department groups/team.

·Communication skills - expresses one’s 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

·Technical - proficient in use of applicable lab equipment and operations.

·Self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

·Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lexington, 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

EUROFINS IS A M/F, DISABLED, AND VETERAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

EUROFINS IS A M/F, DISABLED, AND VETERAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.