Biomarker Scientist - LCMS

At Eurofins Professional Scientific Services (PSS), we focus on your professional growth, offering opportunities to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and develop from the ground up. With supportive teams and tools, we invest in your career while promoting work-life balance and providing a competitive benefits package. Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in analytical testing services, ensuring the safety, authenticity, and accuracy of products across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. We are also a key player in genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, and clinical study support.

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. You will gain hands-on experience in LC-MS proteomics workflows for CSF, plasma, and tissue biomarker studies while developing technical skills in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment. The role allocates approximately 70% effort to lab operations and 30% to routine testing.

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).

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Pay

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

Candidates within commutable distance of Boston, MA are encouraged to apply.