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 platesManage 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 bufferMaintain sterility of lab equipment such as incubators, biosafety cabinets (BSC), and water bathsConduct daily LC-MS maintenance and solvent refillsExecute simple transporter inhibition assays and other lab duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities:

Support and monitor the performance of team membersParticipate in new hire interviews and onboarding processesDisseminate administrative communications and promote company visionEnsure adherence to quality and efficiency standards in lab operationsCoordinate coverage and performance across shifts and work dutiesPerform administrative tasks to support team member growth and developmentBalance technical lab work with leadership responsibilitiesFoster 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 bioanalysisWorking experience in drug research and development environment, ideally in a DMPK settingPreferred 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 ORMS degree in biology or related fields with 1-3 years of working experienceDemonstrated 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 optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidayYearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increasesCompensation: $40-45 per hour

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