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Analytical Scientist – Protein Characterization

Eurofins
Gaithersburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026
Company Description

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Position Summary:

Eurofins PSS is seeking an Electrophoresis and Protein Chromatography scientist with hands‑on lab experience to support analytical testing. This role focuses on executing routine lab studies, preparing materials, analyzing data, and supporting process characterization for early- and late-stage programs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform and support analytical testing of biopharmaceutical products using CGE, HPSEC and other related protein characterization techniques.
  • Apply scientific ownership and critical thinking to evaluate workflows and proactively communicate observations, risks, and process improvements
  • Maintain accurate, compliant documentation within a method development environment
  • May be expected to work with Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) projects in Occupational Exposure Band 4 (OEB4) and/or OEB5, as well as other OEB4 materials

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in a scientific discipline
  • At least 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in biopharmaceutical protein analysis
  • Experience with protein analytical techniques, including:
    • CE-SDS / CGE
    • HPSEC / SEC-HPLC
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with buffer prep, protein handling, and assay execution
  • Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and communication skills
  • Experience with stability assays, including thermal or colloidal stability assessments
  • Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as:
    • CGE, HPSEC, SDS-PAGE, CE-SDS, cIEF, and related protein characterization techniques
  • Experience working in a method development or non-GMP development environment
  • Exposure to automation or high-throughput workflows a plus
Additional Information

Compensation

  • $28-$30 per hour

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

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

Salary : $28 - $30

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