Eurofins
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Characterization Scientist

Pay
$22 – $27 per hour
Location
Andover, MA
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

The incumbent will participate in the formulation and process development of biotherapeutics. This position will be responsible for performing analytical testing and characterization of candidate molecules by using various biophysical, biochemical and particulates characterization techniques as well as supporting laboratory operations and maintenance.

This is a laboratory-based position performing formulation and process development activities specifically for biotherapeutic products from pre-clinical and Ph I clinical trials through late stage, license application and commercialization. Furthermore, this position will assist in data compilation, data presentations, report authoring, and department documentation support.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to

  • Support the development of parenteral formulations for biotherapeutic modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, proteins, mRNA and vaccines.
  • Perform rapid, comprehensive characterization of candidate molecules to determine the stability profile. This will be achieved by applying various biophysical, biochemical, particulates characterization techniques such as HPLC (SE-HPLC, IEX, HIC, RP-HPLC), Capillary Gel electrophoresis (CGE), imaged Capillary Electrophoresis (iCE), Spectroscopy techniques, light obscuration, microflow imaging and additional characterization techniques.
  • Provide general laboratory support, including ordering/replacement of reagents and consumables, general maintenance of equipment, continuous improvement activities, and participating in periodic lab inspections.
  • The incumbent must be able to interact effectively with a multidisciplinary team of scientists for formulation optimization and overall candidate progression.
  • This position will be responsible for preparing data summary presentations, providing data verification support, compiling data, and using lab-based systems for data collection such as Empower and electronic laboratory notebooks.
  • Effective communication skills are required for interactions with laboratory scientists, project managers and colleagues from numerous functions.

Basic Minimum Qualifications

  • At least a BS in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biology or equivalent
  • 1+ years of industry experience utilizing some sort of chromatography (preferrably HPLC)
  • Familiarity with biologics such as proteins, enzymes, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, mRNA, or antibody drug conjugates and how to characterize them with analytical techniques
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States indefinietly without restriction or sponsorship (OPT, H1B, etc.)

Preferred

  • Familiarity with HPLC, Capillary electrophoresis, and other analytical techniques
  • Strong computer skills and experience with lab-based computer systems
  • Ability to collect and analyze data sets

Additional Information

Positions are full-time, working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to Andover, MA are encouraged to apply.

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
  • Compensation: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

About the Company

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.

Read the original posting

From Eurofins's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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