Biologics Formulation Scientist

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Position Summary:

Eurofins PSS is seeking a Formulation Scientist supporting high-throughput biologics formulation and analytical workflows in a development lab environment. Responsibilities include formulating proteins at high concentrations, executing stability studies, and performing analytical methods to measure conformational and colloidal stability. This is a temporary role expected to last around 12 months.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute protein-based developability and stability workflows, including formulation at high concentrations, viscometry, size exclusion chromatography, and assays for thermal and colloidal stability
• Execute workflows using automated high-throughput systems
• Independently support ongoing studies and high-level activities
• Apply scientific ownership and critical thinking to evaluate workflows and proactively communicate observations, risks, and process improvements
• Maintain accurate, compliant documentation within a method development environment
• Analyze data and report/communicate results
• May be expected to work with Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) projects in Occupational Exposure Band 4 (OEB4) and/or OEB5, as well as other OEB4 materials

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a scientific discipline
• 2+ years of hands-on industry or research lab experience
• Authorization to work in the US without restrictions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with buffer prep, high concentration antibody formulation via UFDF or TFF, protein handling, and assay execution
• Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Experience with stability assays, including thermal or colloidal stability assessments
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as SEC, HPLC, viscometry, rheology, DLS, DSC, DSF, or other related biophysical/analytical platforms
• Knowledge of protein chemistry and degradation
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work within a cross-functional team
• Experience working in a method development or non-GMP development environment
• Exposure to automation or high-throughput workflows a plus

Additional Information

The position is onsite, temporary (around 12 months), Monday-Friday from 8am-5 pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Gaithersburg, MD and the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.  Compensation is between $32 to $36 hourly based on experience level.

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