Biomarker Scientist - LCMS

About the Company

Eurofins Professional Scientific Services (PSS) focuses on professional growth, offering employees the opportunity to enter the biopharmaceutical industry and develop their careers. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services to ensure safety, health, and sustainability across food, water, medicines, and more. As a global leader in testing and laboratory services, Eurofins supports clients in genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, and clinical studies.

About the Role

This position supports a Neuroscience Biomarkers client team focused on LC-MS-based proteomics to identify and quantify biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The role involves hands-on experience in LC-MS proteomics workflows for CSF, plasma, and tissue biomarker studies within a collaborative research environment. Responsibilities are divided into lab operations (70%) and routine testing (30%).

Responsibilities

• Lab Operations:
  • Manage lab instruments, consumables, and chemicals/reagents.
  • Oversee lab supply and reagent inventory, including aliquoting, ordering, and stocking.
  • Perform sample management, including sorting, storage, and manifest recording in Benchling (ELN).
  • Prepare reagents and solutions for proteomics and biochemistry workflows.
  • Coordinate with the facilities team for instrument servicing and preventive maintenance.
• Analytical Testing:
  • Perform biochemistry assays, including sample preparation and Western Blotting using human or animal biospecimens.
  • Support LC-MS tasks such as instrument source cleaning, monthly QC runs, mobile phase and buffer preparation, and sample injection on Thermo Orbitrap and Sciex triple quadrupole platforms.
  • Process and analyze data from biochemistry and LC-MS assays under scientist supervision, contributing to reporting findings.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records in the electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).

Qualifications

• Basic Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of LC-MS experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including setup, cleaning, and monthly QC runs.
  • Hands-on experience with biochemistry and molecular biology techniques, such as protein sample preparation, Western Blotting, and buffer preparation.
  • Ability to follow and troubleshoot established laboratory protocols independently after training, including identifying and escalating reagent, instrument, or assay issues.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with LC-MS in proteomics workflows.
  • Familiarity with automated liquid handlers, Thermo Orbitrap instruments, or Sciex triple quadrupole platforms.
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with overtime as needed. Candidates within commutable distance of Boston, MA are encouraged to apply.

Pay

$31.00–$41.00 per hour, based on education and related experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus and merit-based increases.