In Vitro Research Associate

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 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.

Job Description

Eurofins PSS is seeking a Research Associate who will be responsible for providing support for cell-based in vitro DDI assays, including cell culture, instrument maintenance, and general support of in vitro lab operations. The candidate will work directly on a client site in Boston, MA, supporting an In Vitro transporter and enzymology group.This role will begin in January 2026. 

Responsibilities:

• Cell culture including cell maintenance, splitting and seeding to assay plates)
• Cell reagents ordering/restocking; requesting from in house: selective agents, trypsin, FVB, PDL plates, etc
• Making cell media/buffer prep/requesting KH buffer
• Incubator, BSC, and water bath maintenance for sterility (prevent contaminations)
• LC-MS maintenance and solvent refill daily
• Simple transporter inhibition assays other duties as assigned

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 1-4 years of working experience OR
• MS degree in biology or related fields with 0-2 years of working experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

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

• Excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Compensation is between 27.00-32.00 per hour, depending on education and experience 

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