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Eurofins Group Leader – Potency Assays & ELISA (GMP Environment) in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, 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.
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We’re looking for a collaborative, solutions-oriented scientific leader to join our team as a Group Leader specializing in potency assay development and transfer. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in ELISA and cell-based assays, who thrives on translating scientific methods into robust, compliant processes in a GMP-regulated setting.
As the technical SME for mRNA and gRNA potency assays, you’ll be instrumental in supporting a range of client programs—guiding the transition from R&D to GMP with quality, clarity, and confidence.
Key Responsibilities: Potency Assay Development & GMP Transfer
Lead the transfer, optimization, qualification, and validation of potency assays into a GMP environment for lot release and product characterization.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ELISA-based and functional assays, with a focus on technical troubleshooting and method robustness.
Oversee and execute advanced bioanalytical methods such as cell-based assays, ELISA, ddPCR, flow cytometry, and NGS.
Draft and review critical documentation, including SOPs, protocols, and technical reports, in compliance with regulatory standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support method development, process understanding, and assay lifecycle management.
Monitor and analyze assay performance to ensure consistency and ongoing GMP readiness.
Leadership Responsibilities: People, Process, & Purpose
Guide and support a team of talented scientists and analysts—fostering growth, engagement, and accountability.
Play a key role in onboarding new team members, sharing best practices, and promoting a collaborative lab culture.
Ensure efficient lab operations and adherence to the highest GMP quality standards across all shifts.
Actively contribute to hiring, team development, and performance management.
Balance technical work with leadership—setting an example in both scientific rigor and team collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 3–8 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 2–5 years in a related scientific field.
Proven experience in potency assay execution, especially ELISA and cell-based assays.
Hands-on experience working in a GMP laboratory setting.
Solid understanding of industry practices, quality standards, and regulatory expectations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate across teams.
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and strong in analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Previous lab leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
Preferred Skills:
Expertise in cell culture, including both established lines and primary human cells.
Experience with assay transfer into GMP environments.
Familiarity with a broad range of analytical techniques:
Transfections/transductions
ddPCR/qPCR
Flow cytometry
ELISA
Next-generation sequencing (NGS)
Proficiency with data analysis tools such as JMP.
Working knowledge of ICH/USP guidelines.
What to Expect in the Hiring Process:
10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
60 Minute In Person Meeting
Additional Details:
The position is full-time and permanent, Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living near or in Cambridge, 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 holidays
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites, dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment, and project-management worries.
We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR, and a great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train, and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our clients’ quality systems and equipment.
To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.