Lyophilization Scientist (Entry Level)

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description

• Design and perform hypothesis-driven formulation and process development experiments for sterile vaccine drug products (buffers, stabilizers, antigen/adjuvant, vials, syringes) across multiple vaccine modalities (subunit, conjugate, live-attenuated, etc.). 
• Prepare formulations and fill vials/syringes for characterization & animal studies using aseptic technique and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP); support transfer to GMP manufacturing. 
• Conduct stability and forced-degradation studies; analyze data, summarize findings, and author technical reports and electronic notebook entries. 
• Operate and troubleshoot benchtop unit operations (mixing, filtration, pumping, lyophilization), common lab instruments (pH, scales, pipettes), and analytical tools (DLS, SLS, KF, DSC, DSF) 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (discovery, analytical, manufacturing, regulatory) to meet project timelines and deliverables. 
• Continuously learn and apply current literature, methods, and technologies to improve formulations and processes. 
• Support selected analytical studies on formulated products such as osmolality, viscosity, pH, and dynamic light scattering.
• Follow safe laboratory practices and maintain the work area in a clean orderly and safe manner.
• Draft, review and execute protocols for batch manufacture.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements:

B.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Materials Science, or related field with at least 6 months of relatable internship, industry, or academic experience with an analytical testing or formulation focus

Required Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry) with basic sterile technique, buffer preparation, and sample handling. 
• Basic data analysis skills and ability to summarize and visualize experimental results
• Ability to follow safe laboratory practices and maintain work area in a clean orderly and safe manner.
• Team-oriented, motivated to learn, and able to manage multiple priorities under technical supervision. 
• Comfortable working in a face-paced environment and adapting to change 

Must be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

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

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.