Biologics Formulation Scientist Group Leader

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

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

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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.

Eurofins PSS is seeking a Formulation Scientist Group Leader to collaborate with us and lead a new team supporting high-throughput biologics formulation and analytical workflows in a development lab environment. Responsibilities include formulating proteins at high concentrations, executing stability studies, and performing analytical methods to measure conformational and colloidal stability while leading a team.

Execute protein-based developability and stability workflows, including formulation at high concentrations, viscometry, size exclusion chromatography, and assays for thermal and colloidal stability

Execute workflows using automated high-throughput systems

Independently support ongoing studies and high-level activities

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

Analyze data and report/communicate results

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

Support and monitors the performance of the team of employees

May participate in new hire interviews

Supports the on-boarding process of new employees

Disseminate administrative communications

Demonstrate and promote the company's vision

Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations

Ensure coverage and performance for all shifts, and work duties

Performs administrative tasks for team member growth and development

Adeptly balance technical lab work with leadership responsibilities

Foster morale and teamwork

Bachelors in a scientific discipline

2+ years of hands-on industry or research lab experience

Experience with buffer prep, high concentration antibody formulation via UFDF or TFF, 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 SEC, HPLC, viscometry, rheology, DLS, DSC, DSF, or other related biophysical/analytical platforms

Knowledge of protein chemistry and degradation

Good time management and multi-tasking skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work within a cross-functional team

Experience working in a method development or non-GMP development environment

Exposure to automation or high-throughput workflows a plus

The position is onsite, full-time, Monday-Friday from 8am-5 pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Gaithersburg, MD and the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. Compensation is between $32 to $36 hourly based on experience level.

comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holiday

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