Biochemistry Scientist

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Eurofins PSS West is looking for a Biochemistry Scientist (Scientist II / Senior Scientist) to support analytical development and characterization of monoclonal antibody (mAb) programs at a client site in Oceanside, CA. This scientist performs platform analytical testing in a high-volume sample environment, leads method development and process improvement, and serves as a technical resource and trainer for the team. They are expected to work independently and help drive best practices across the group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Perform analytical testing of platform methods across mAb projects, including titer, concentration, SEC, glycan profiling, CEX, cIEF, CE, reconstitution time, water content, excipients, subvisible particulate matter, appearance, osmolality, and residuals (HPLC, ELISA, qPCR) - Perform data entry and first-level data review; initiate and close ELN records as appropriate - Provide testing and logistics support to therapeutic programs, including robustness and method development studies - Lead and initiate method development and process improvement efforts, refining established processes for accuracy and efficiency - Author procedures, reports, and technical documents - Train others on essential techniques and contribute to long-term training development plans - Serve as a troubleshooting resource and communicate complex technical topics clearly to department-scale audiences - Prepare reagents, perform laboratory and equipment maintenance, and support other areas of the analytical development group as needed The Ideal Candidate would possess: - Hands-on proficiency with HPLC and related analytical platforms - Subject-matter expertise in several complex analytical techniques, with the ability to challenge and improve current practices - Experience with ELN record entry and data review workflows - Experience leading method development or process improvement - Excellent communication, organization and attention to detailPluses: - Experience with large molecule (mAb) analytical platform techniques - Experience in commercial or high-volume laboratories - Data review experience for platform assaysBasic Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with 3–6 years of relevant analytical laboratory experience of related experience - Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship - Candidates within commuting distance of Oceanside, CA are encouraged to applyPosition is full time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with overtime as needed - Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options - Life and disability insurance - 401(k) with company match - Paid holidays and vacation  Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries. We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment. We are looking forward to receiving your application including your expected salary and possible start date via our career website. Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Compensation Range: $29.00–$36.00/hr Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.