Upstream Bioprocess Associate

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.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

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.

We’re hiring a Cell Culture Engineer I to support lab operations at a client site in Framingham, MA.

This role involves hands-on support of lab equipment, bioreactor setup, and execution of small-scale cell culture activities. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, adaptable, and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Duties Include: 

• Maintain and calibrate small-scale lab equipment (balances, pH meters, DO probes, benchtop bioreactors)
• Set up, sterilize, and disassemble single-use and stainless-steel bioreactors for fed-batch and perfusion runs
• Prepare and autoclave media, buffers, and reagents following sterile technique and SOPs
• Inoculate, monitor, and sample shake flasks and bioreactors throughout the upstream processes
• Execute small-scale cell culture studies for process development, scale-up, and tech transfer support
• Accurately document experimental data in Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs) according to data integrity and GxP guidelines
• Draft and revise protocols, batch records, and process summary documents
• Manage lab inventory, maintain equipment logbooks, and ensure readiness of day-to-day lab operations
• Assist in troubleshooting, deviation documentation, and lab efficiency improvement efforts
• Collaborate closely with senior scientists and cross-functional teams to ensure experimental success

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field
• Hands-on experience executing cell culture studies in small-scale or pilot lab environments
• Proficient in assembling, disassembling, cleaning, and maintaining bioreactors, including all associated parts and probes
• Skilled in inoculating, feeding, and sampling bioreactors and shake flasks; performing basic analytical assays and compiling results
• Experience in maintaining cell culture passages and supporting aseptic techniques
• Familiarity with calibrating probes, autoclaving bioreactor components, and preparing batch media aseptically
• Comfortable using electronic lab notebooks (ELN) and navigating data acquisition/control systems such as MFCS, DeltaV, or ambr
• Ability to monitor process trends and troubleshoot issues using digital systems

What to Expect in the Hiring Process: 

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader

Additional Details: 

This is a full-time, onsite position based on a first-shift schedule (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), with overtime required as needed. Candidates located within a commutable distance to Framingham, MA are strongly 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

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites, 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 clients’ quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

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