Scientist - Analytical Assay
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 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Scientist - Analytical Assay
We are seeking a highly motivated Analytical Scientist to support biotherapeutic process development programs, with a primary focus on large molecule characterization (proteins, polysaccharides, nucleic acids, and related biologics).
In this role, you will contribute to the development and execution of analytical methods that enable process understanding, product characterization, and quality assessment across development stages.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on analytical support for biotherapeutic process development teams
- Perform and optimize analytical assays for large molecule characterization
- Analyze and interpret data, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals
- Collaborate cross-functionally with process development, quality, and project teams
- Maintain clear and detailed documentation in accordance with regulatory and quality standards
- Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of analytical methods
Qualifications
- Required technical experience: Hands-on experience with Capillary Gel Electrophoresis (CGE), qPCR, and HPLC
- Experience with SEC-MALS (Size Exclusion Chromatography–Multi-Angle Light Scattering) is strongly valued
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
- 3–5 years of relevant industry experience in a laboratory or biotherapeutic development environment
- Must have authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements
- Candidates located within a commutable distance to Chesterfield, MO are highly encouraged to apply
Preferred Qualifications
- NMR experience
- Mass spectrometry experience
- Experience working with electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) systems and/or GMP documentation practices
- Familiarity with Empower or OpenLab software
Additional Information
- Position is full-time, schedule is 1st shift Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM.
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
