Associate Scientist – iPSC Cell Culture

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees with the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording your work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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 of pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences, and in the support of clinical studies.

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Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented laboratory professional to provide weekend support for the Research and Development (R&D) team by performing induced pluripotency stem cell (iPSC) culture operations. This role focuses on maintaining healthy, confluent iPSC cultures through routine feeding, monitoring, and support of the differentiation process. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture (iPSC cell culture preferred), accurate laboratory documentation, and will be comfortable working independently while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

This position is a Wednesday - Sunday shift with initial training occurring Monday - Friday for approximately 4 - 6 weeks before transitioning to the Wednesday - Sunday requirement.

• Lab-based role focused on supporting the R&D team by performing routine weekend iPSC cell culture maintenance and cell-based assays with strict aseptic technique.
• Execute iPSC culture expansion, passaging, media changes, and bioreactor maintenance independently to support differentiation procedures according to established protocols.
• Perform routine cell culture monitoring assays to evaluate overall culture health, morphology, and confluency by cell counting, viability assessment, and imaging.
• Conduct cell fixation on in-process and drug substance material to prepare samples for downstream analysis.
• Manage responsibilities for multiple bioreactor systems in parallel and independently perform cell culture operations over the weekend.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and communicate any weekend process results clearly to team and upper management.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field) with 3-4 years of relevant laboratory experience. M.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or related field) with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Extensive experience with proper aseptic technique and working within a biosafety cabinet (BSC).
• Advanced proficiency in independently maintaining and expanding mammalian cell lines without the use of antibiotics.
• Strong experience with single use bioreactor, flask, and plate-based cell culturing methods.
• Strong organizational, time management, and troubleshooting abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience expanding and differentiating iPSC cell lines.
• Experience working with PBS Biotech bioreactor systems at multiple scales.
• Experience with cell fixation for flow cytometry.
• Familiarity with Benchling ELN system and proper documentation.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Wednesday through Sunday, 8am – 5pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Hourly compensation is $37.00-$41.00 per hour, depending on education and years of experience

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ si