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 PSS is seeking a customer-focused emerging biochemist to support a client site. The role will focus mostly on method and process transfers as well as optimizations. This position will involve utilizing chromatography instruments such as UPLC and HPLC as well as other protein and biochemistry techniques.

• Conduct analytical methods to support analysis, monitoring and characterization of in-process samples used in developing and scaling  downstream processes for biological therapeutic treatments
• Perform biochemistry methods including UPLC/HPLC (size-exclusion, hydrophobic, ion-exchange, affinity), immunoassays (Gyrolab), CGE and SDS-PAGE to support the quantification and characterization of protein purification processes.
• Opportunity to learn protein purification techniques and to support  bench-scale purification studies.
• Maintain written records (electronic lab notebooks and databases) of all experimental work in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices
• Lead the routine calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of laboratory instruments to support the in the maintenance and continuous improvement of safe and effective working practices
• Analyze, summarize, and present experimental data and maintain accurate records in client-provided electronic lab notebooks (ELNs).
• Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partners, proactively communicating issue, discussing prioritization, and seeking guidance when needed.
• Stay flexible and open to learning new techniques and technologies as project needs evolve.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related
• At least 1-2 years of industry experience in a fast-paced, collaborative laboratory conducting analytical biochemistry such as chromatographic, spectroscopic and other detection techniques to characterize and monitor protein purification process
• Demonstrated industry experience conducting UPLC methods, preferably on Agilent systems and with a working knowledge of Empower or Chemstation software to perform capture and data analysis
• Must have experience running data analysis
• Must be eligible to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• The successful candidate must have strong organizational skills, good lab safety awareness and effective oral and written communication skills
• Applicants should be self-motivated, organized, capable of working independently, and in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry experience with ELISA, SDS-Page, and other biochemistry and protein techniques.
• GMP or GLP experience as this position will require documentation and notebooking

osition is Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Bothel, WA are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Base Compensation: $28-$31 per hour

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