## Company Description **Eurofins Scientific** is an international life sciences company that offers customers from various industries a unique range of analytical services 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 world's largest companies to ensure the products delivered are safe, theirs Ingredients are authentic and labeling is accurate. The company is a leading global provider of analytics for food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products as well as contract research (CRO) services. Eurofins has more than 950+ laboratories within its global network, employing over 65’000 staff. **Eurofins Professional Scientific Service®** (PSS) is a global insourcing solution for our customers. Together with the customer, we define a project for the required services that our Eurofins employees should provide at the customer's location. During the ongoing project, the responsibility for project management, the previously defined laboratory services and the deployment of our employees in this project lies with Eurofins PSS. ## Job Description As a Scientist, you will join a Eurofins PSS team supporting process development activities in plasma-derived biopharmaceuticals at a client site in Bern. You will contribute to the development and optimization of protein fractionation processes, working within a structured scientific service environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role combines hands-on experimental work with data analysis and scientific evaluation. **Responsibilities** - Plan, execute, and evaluate laboratory experiments related to process development using scale-down models - Contribute to development and optimization of protein fractionation and purification processes - Perform advanced data analysis and interpret experimental results to support decision-making and continuous improvement - Maintain and optimize databases, ensuring data quality, integrity, traceability, and generation of meaningful insights to support process changes, investigations, and lifecycle management activities - Prepare protocols, reports, and technical documentation - Support scale-up activities and process transfer to the pilot plant - Collaborate with Eurofins PSS team members and client stakeholders - Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and documentation standards ## Qualifications - MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or similar - Experience in protein purification (ÄKTA chromatography system) and process development - Hands-on laboratory experience in bioprocessing and filtration (filter press systems) - Strong analytical and data evaluation skills - Familiarity with DoE and statistical tools (e.g., JMP) is an advantage - Good scientific report writing and presentation skills - Structured and proactive working style - Fluent in English and German language skills would be an advantage ## Additional Information **Company Culture** At Eurofins PSS, our company culture is deeply rooted in our four core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Superlative Customer Satisfaction, and Productivity. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where every team member is encouraged to contribute their unique expertise and ideas. Our commitment to integrity drives us to uphold the highest ethical standards in all our endeavors. We strive for superlative customer satisfaction by understanding and exceeding our clients' expectations. Embracing productivity, we continuously seek innovative ways to streamline processes and deliver exceptional results. Together, these values form the foundation of a supportive and empowering workplace, enabling us to achieve excellence in everything we do. **Opportunities for Growth** As part of our commitment to employee development, we offer abundant growth opportunities at Eurofins PSS. You'll have access to learning and development programs, coaching & mentorship, and the chance to take on challenging projects, empowering you to achieve your professional aspirations. **Equal Opportunity Employer Statement** At Eurofins PSS, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity, and cultivating an inclusive workplace where every individual's unique background and perspective are valued, respected, and celebrated. *Please note that as per Eurofins policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Eurofins will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.*