Downstream Process Scientist - Viral Vector Manufacturing

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. With over 58,000 staff in 900 laboratories across 54 countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods. This role supports downstream process development activities for viral vectors manufacturing, including Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) operations, clarification, nuclease treatment, filter screening, sterile filtration, AEX chromatography, column packing, data documentation, inventory management, and technical reporting. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Spring House, PA are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments to support downstream process development activities for viral vectors manufacturing.
• Execute Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) operations, including system setup, processing, monitoring, and documentation.
• Support downstream processing activities, including Clarification, Nuclease Treatment, Fitler Screening, Sterile Filtration and AEX chromatography (both manual and AKTA-based operations).
• Perform and support column packing activities.
• Capture, maintain, and document process parameters and analytical data within the project Master Data File.
• Assist with inventory management and the procurement of project supplies to ensure material availability and operational continuity.
• Record and analyze experimental data, verify data integrity and accuracy.
• Report/summarize findings to the project team.
• Write technical documents and main work records in electronic notebooks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related scientific discipline is required with 2+ years of direct Downstream experience, or a Masters degree with 0-2 years experience.
• Hands-on experience in purification of proteins or biologics is required.
• Broad knowledge in chromatography techniques and purification process development is required.
• Ability to document work accurately in notebooks, protocols, reports, and electronic systems.
• Strong scientific, organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Qualifications

• GMP knowledge and experience working in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Previous experience with transfer of a purification process to clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing is preferred.

Skills

• Accurate documentation in notebooks, protocols, reports, and electronic systems.
• Strong scientific, organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely.

Benefits

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.