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.

Job Description

We are seeking a scientist with a proven track record of cellular and molecular proteomics, analytical chemistry and/or biochemistry to play a key supporting role in the MS-based proteomics group in precision medicine and computational biology. The scientist will contribute to the development of  proteomic workflows using robotics and automated liquid handlers with the outcome to accelerating and alleviating the manual-intensive aspects of sample prep increasing throughput and depth. The candidate will apply new and established workflows to biological systems and various sample types (tissues, biofluids and cells) for biomarker discovery and mechanism of action studies. 

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams and across different therapeutic areas and academic collaborators on these projects. 

Key responsibilities 

Contribute to innovative therapeutic platforms and apply cutting-edge proteomic technologies for disease profiling and biomarker discovery 

Generate proteomic datasets for disease profiling and mechanism of action studies 

Assist in instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs 

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications 

MS and 3+ years or equivalent, BS with 5+ years relevant lab experience in biochemistry, proteomics, analytical chemistry, or related field in academic, pharma or biotech industry, or PhD with 0-1 years postgraduate experience 

Hands-on experience with proteomics, minimum 1 year of hands-on lab experience. 

Hands-on experience with executing, optimizing, developing proteomic sample preparations (eg. extractions, SPE, digestion, peptide labeling protocols) from cells, tissues or biofluids for mass spec analysis 

Cell Culture experience is a plus.

Preferred experience 

Sample preparation of limited tissue samples with Ultrasensitive proteomics 

Hands-on targeted proteomic approaches 

Hands-on co-immunoprecipitations, affinity-based protein profiling, chemoproteomics 

Analysis of proteomic data sets, coding experience in R or Phyton 

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cambridge, MA are encouraged to apply. 

What we offer:

Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid holidays and vacation

 

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

 

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.