NGS Associate Scientist

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.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

• Operate and maintain NGS sequencers (Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms).
• Work in the sequencing space cross-functionally, executing quality controls and DNA/RNA quantification, and NGS library preparation.
• Effectively manage inventory of DNA, RNA, libraries, and sequencing reagents.
• Meet maintenance schedules and deadlines without supervision.
• Maintain detailed documentation of NGS run performance and scientific work in an electronic notebook (ELN).

• B.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field) with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands‑on experience with basic molecular biology techniques: PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid quantification methods, and NGS library preparation / QC (Tape station, Qubit, etc.)
• Strong organizational, time management, and troubleshooting abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

• Molecular biology mastery of nucleic acid extraction and purification.
• Hands‑on experience with Amplicon‑Sequencing, RNA‑seq, and single‑cell RNA‑seq.
• Familiarity with CRISPR‑based gene editing and high‑throughput screening.
• Experience with automation (Mantis, Integra systems, Liquid Handlers, SPTLabtech Firefly, Tecan, etc).
• Experience with ELN documentation.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

The position is Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates 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
• Yearly goal‑based bonus & eligibility for merit‑based increases
• Hourly rate is between $33 - $36, depending on education and experience

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