Eurofins · Gaithersburg, MD

Biologics Formulation Scientist Group Leader at Eurofins — Gaithersburg, MD

Full-timeGaithersburg, MD$32–$36/hourPosted 2026-07-22Apply on SmartRecruiters
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Eurofins PSS is seeking a Formulation Scientist Group Leader to collaborate with us and lead a new team supporting high-throughput biologics formulation and analytical workflows in a development lab environment. Responsibilities include formulating proteins at high concentrations, executing stability studies, and performing analytical methods to measure conformational and colloidal stability while leading a team.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Execute protein-based developability and stability workflows, including formulation at high concentrations, viscometry, size exclusion chromatography, and assays for thermal and colloidal stability
  • Execute workflows using automated high-throughput systems
  • Independently support ongoing studies and high-level activities
  • Apply scientific ownership and critical thinking to evaluate workflows and proactively communicate observations, risks, and process improvements
  • Maintain accurate, compliant documentation within a method development environment
  • Analyze data and report/communicate results
  • May be expected to work with Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) projects in Occupational Exposure Band 4 (OEB4) and/or OEB5, as well as other OEB4 materials

Leadership Responsibilities:

  • Support and monitors the performance of the team of employees
  • May participate in new hire interviews
  • Supports the on-boarding process of new employees
  • Disseminate administrative communications
  • Demonstrate and promote the company's vision
  • Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
  • Ensure coverage and performance for all shifts, and work duties
  • Performs administrative tasks for team member growth and development
  • Adeptly balance technical lab work with leadership responsibilities
  • Foster morale and teamwork

Basic Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors in a scientific discipline
  • 2+ years of hands-on industry or research lab experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with buffer prep, high concentration antibody formulation via UFDF or TFF, protein handling, and assay execution
  • Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and communication skills
  • Experience with stability assays, including thermal or colloidal stability assessments
  • Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as SEC, HPLC, viscometry, rheology, DLS, DSC, DSF, or other related biophysical/analytical platforms
  • Knowledge of protein chemistry and degradation
  • Good time management and multi-tasking skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work within a cross-functional team
  • Experience working in a method development or non-GMP development environment
  • Exposure to automation or high-throughput workflows a plus

The position is onsite, full-time, Monday-Friday from 8am-5 pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Gaithersburg, MD and the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. Compensation is between $32 to $36 hourly based on experience level.

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