Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that offers customers from various industries a unique range of analytical services 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 world's largest companies to ensure the products delivered are safe, theirs Ingredients are authentic and labeling is accurate. The company is a leading global provider of analytics for food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products as well as contract research (CRO) services.
Eurofins Professional Scientific Service® (PSS) is a global insourcing solution for our customers. Together with the customer, we define a project for the required services that our Eurofins employees should provide at the customer's location. During the ongoing project, the responsibility for project management, the previously defined laboratory services and the deployment of our employees in this project lies with Eurofins PSS.

Job Description
As a Scientist in the R&D Process Development team, you will have the opportunity to develop and improve pharmaceutical (biologics) manufacturing processes. Your role will involve planning experiments, operating filtration systems, analyzing data, and writing reports. You will focus on protein purification process development and improvement, including the development of scale-down models, evaluation of new technologies, and statistical data evaluation.


Responsibilities:

• Independently plan, perform, and evaluate experiments related to process development studies for plasma products
  
• Write and review protocols and reports for experiments and studies
  
• Take an active role in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes
  
• Support and train new team members to successfully perform experiments
  

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration on critical instrumentation
  
• Procure, collect, prepare, and distribute samples, coordinating with other departments, such as R&D bioanalytical team, QC, or manufacturing
  
• Support the creation of process designs for development work and scale-up to pilot plant
  

Qualifications

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  University degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, such as Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Process Development. Higher postgraduate degrees (e.g., Masters or Ph D) will be well regarded
  
• Independent planning, conducting, and supervising laboratory experiments for process development studies in plasma products
  
• Data evaluation and analysis using sound statistical methods
  
• Experience with Data Processing Software (e.g., JMP or R)
  
• Familiarity with Quality by Design principles, including Design of Experiments (Do E), will be well regarded
  

• Good scientific report writing and presentation skills
  
• Interest in lab work (approx. 70% lab and 30% office)
  
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills
  
• Near native/fluent in German and/or English. Highly proficient in both languages will be well regarded
  

Additional Information
Company Culture:
At Eurofins PSS, our company culture is deeply rooted in our four core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Superlative Customer Satisfaction, and Productivity. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where every team member is encouraged to contribute their unique expertise and ideas. Our commitment to integrity drives us to uphold the highest ethical standards in all our endeavors. We strive for superlative customer satisfaction by understanding and exceeding our clients' expectations. Embracing productivity, we continuously seek innovative ways to streamline processes and deliver exceptional results. Together, these values form the foundation of a supportive and empowering workplace, enabling us to achieve excellence in everything we do.
Opportunities for Growth:
As part of our commitment to employee development, we offer abundant growth opportunities at Eurofins PSS. You'll have access to learning and development programs, coaching & mentorship, and the chance to take on challenging projects, empowering you to achieve your professional aspirations.


Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
At Eurofins PSS, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity, and cultivating an inclusive workplace where every individual's unique background and perspective are valued, respected, and celebrated.