Purification Scientist

At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing. For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries.

PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.

Life at Eurofins is a meritocracy, where people are empowered to make decisions and are rewarded for their success, allowing them to advance quickly. Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career.

Join a fast‑paced protein sciences team supporting DNA expression technologies and hands‑on purification workflows. This role is ideal for applicants with ~2 years of industry experience who enjoy combining bench science, automation, and analytical characterization in a collaborative lab environment.

What You’ll Do

Protein Purification & Analysis

• Run automated protein purifications using chromatography, TFF, and ÄKTA systems
• Characterize protein samples using Agilent HPLC, SDS‑PAGE, and routine assays (pH, UV‑Vis, HPLC)
• Perform endotoxin testing

Lab Operations & Automation

• Prepare buffers and solutions
• Operate, program, and support high‑throughput testing with lab automation and liquid handling systems
• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments
• Clean and maintain ÄKTA systems, including CIP procedures
• Maintain equipment and inventory

Data & Documentation

• Record work and maintain accurate data in electronic lab notebooks
• Document assay data and contribute to study reports
• Support investigations and ensure compliance with GLP and company policies
• Keep study and experiment documentation thorough and up to date

Cross‑Functional Support

• Interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain knowledge of lab workflows, instrumentation, and operational best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field
• Availability to start as soon as possible (2 weeks - ~1 month from offer)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant laboratory experience with protein purification
• Authorization to work in the US indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

• Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - overtime as required.
• May be required to respond to off-shift operational issues.
• Pay range: $23.50 - $25.50
• Tasks require repetitive motion and standing for long periods of time

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