Downstream Process Development Engineer (Pilot Scale)
at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC
in
Worcester,
Pennsylvania
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity, a rewarding, enriching, and fulfilling career, and the opportunity to grow to greater levels of success with a company that values you? Then look no further! Join Eurofins PSS: a world class company that is growing by leaps and bounds while making a difference to humanity.
At Eurofins PSS, you will gain experience working in state-of-the-art laboratories, and be a part of a team that is dedicated to testing, development, and advancement of life-saving drug products to make the world a healthier and happier place to live in. Our people are our chemistry and we need talented people like you now more than ever.
Job Description
Employee Responsibilities:
Perform lab-scale downstream processing of vaccine products and process intermediates
Prepare solutions/reagents and sample submissions to analytical partners
Set-up process equipment for lab-scale experiments
Maintain laboratory inventory of chemicals and consumables
Maintain records and experimental results following good laboratory practices (GLP)
Second-person review of experimental notebooks and technical documents
Communication of scientific information through oral presentations and written documents
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
Hands-on expertise with downstream unit operations (i.e. centrifugation, membrane filtration, chromatography, etc.) and process development for large molecules
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Proven ability to work independently in hands-on laboratory setting
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration, orequivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
Hands-on experience with pilot scale (50L+) downstream unit operations (e.g. centrifugation, membrane filtration such as TFF, NFF, UFDF, chromatography, etc.) and process development of large molecules
0 - 2 Years of industry experience
Authorization to work in the United Statesindefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point PA 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
Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.