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 chemical engineering, biochemistry, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 2+ years relevant industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 0+ years relevant industry experience
• Previous experience working in lab setting (highly desirable)
• Previous experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques (preferred)
• Previous exposure to laboratory scale bioreactor operation and other instrumentation that supports cell culture, such metabolite analyzers, shake flasks and cell culture plates (nice to have)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Interest in cell culture process development, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Teamwork - ability to work effectively within fast-moving department groups/teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - able to troubleshoot critical issues or problems and resolve routine issues using appropriate information.
• 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
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in the lab environment
• Technical - proficient in use of applicable lab equipment and operations.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

This position is on-site, full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with overtime as needed and the potential for some off-shift hours, depending on the project. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Lexington, MA, are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Hourly Compensation: $24–$28, depending on education and experience
• 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 clients’ 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.