In Vitro Research Associate - Group Leader
Eurofins Scientific
Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.
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.
Join us in shaping a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. Explore opportunities with Eurofins and be part of a global team driving scientific excellence. Apply today and make a meaningful impact!
Job Description
Eurofins PSS is seeking an experieneced Research Associate to join our team supporting an In Vitro Transporter and Enzymology group at a client site in Boston, MA. This role will begin in January 2026 and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge drug-drug interaction (DDI) research while also taking on leadership responsibilities within the lab.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform cell culture activities including maintenance, splitting, and seeding to assay plates
- Manage cell reagents ordering/restocking and coordinate with in-house teams for supplies (e.g., selective agents, trypsin, FVB, PDL plates)
- Prepare cell media and buffers, including KH buffer
- Maintain sterility of lab equipment such as incubators, biosafety cabinets (BSC), and water baths
- Conduct daily LC-MS maintenance and solvent refills
- Execute simple transporter inhibition assays and other lab duties as assigned
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Support and monitor the performance of team members
- Participate in new hire interviews and onboarding processes
- Disseminate administrative communications and promote company vision
- Ensure adherence to quality and efficiency standards in lab operations
- Coordinate coverage and performance across shifts and work duties
- Perform administrative tasks to support team member growth and development
- Balance technical lab work with leadership responsibilities
- Foster morale, collaboration, and teamwork within the group
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
- Hands-on experience in in vitro labs in pharmaceutical or biotech settings, preferably skilled in cell culture and/or LC-MS/MS bioanalysis
- Working experience in drug research and development environment, ideally in a DMPK setting
- Preferred but not required: hands-on experience of in vitro ADME assays, report writing experience
Required Experience:
- BS/BA degree in biology or relevant fields with 4-6 years of working experience OR
- MS degree in biology or related fields with 1-3 years of working experience
- Demonstrated leadership expereince
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is Full Time, Monday – Friday 8am-5pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA are encouraged to apply.
Excellent full-time benefits include:
- comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holiday
- Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
- Compensation: $40-45 per hour
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
