Cell Biology Scientist

Eurofins Professional Scientific Services (PSS) focuses on your professional growth, offering opportunities to break into the biopharmaceutical industry with supportive teams, tools for development, work-life balance, and a competitive benefits package. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services to ensure safety, health, and sustainability across food, water, medicines, and more. It is a global leader in testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, and clinical studies.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled, passionate, and motivated scientist to join our Neuroscience team. Our team uses cell culture systems to understand neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and to search for drugs to treat these diseases. You will support these efforts by maintaining cell cultures, performing assays, and expanding your scientific skillsets.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell-based functional assays in support of neuroscience drug discovery projects.
• Provide technical support to project teams to achieve critical research objectives and timelines.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work, including routine cell and biochemistry assays:
  • Prepare solutions and culture media.
  • Maintain multiple cell lines, including primary neuronal cultures.
  • Measure biochemical or functional parameters in cells using techniques like microscopy, live fluorescence imaging, immunocytochemistry, calcium imaging, morphology, and live/dead cell assays.
• Perform biochemical assays such as qPCR, AlphaScreen, ELISA, MSD, and SDS-PAGE.
• Process data generated from these assays and report findings under supervision.
• Accurately record all practical work in an electronic lab notebook to meet quality standards.
• Maintain a tidy and efficient laboratory environment and ensure health and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Biological Sciences (Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or a similar field) with 4-6 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture (experience with iPSCs is a plus).
• Competence in molecular biology laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques, e.g., qPCR, Western Blotting, and immunofluorescence.
• Ability to help manage lab inventory and update related tracking files.
• Demonstrated understanding of biology lab safety requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, work planning, data analysis, troubleshooting, and record-keeping skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and willingness to learn new techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background and interest in neurodegenerative disease research, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and ALS.
• Hands-on experience with iPSCs and neuronal differentiation.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) documentation.
• 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

$32.00 to $41.00 per hour based on education and related experience.

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