Biochemical Characterization 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.

We are seeking a Biochemical Characterization Scientist to join our team in Malvern, PA. This role supports pharmaceutical development through routine and advanced biochemical analyses of monoclonal antibodies and other biologics. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with LC / MS, peptide mapping, and protein characterization techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform biochemical assays including peptide mapping, A280, LCMS, and size exclusion chromatography.
• Prepare and distribute samples for forced degradation studies and collect analytical data.
• Analyze and interpret results in accordance with departmental standards and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain detailed documentation of assay development, qualification, and experimental procedures.
• Support instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• BS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience; or MS with 0-2 years of experience.
• Foundational knowledge of amino acids and protein structure.
• Experience with liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (LC / MS).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain GxP-compliant laboratory notebooks and author technical memos.
• Full-time schedule : Monday - Friday, 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM.
• Candidates within commuting distance of Malvern, PA are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

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