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 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.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.
In 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
We’re seeking a Senior Scientist to lead innovation and technical excellence across microbiological media development and (ideally) molecular diagnostics. In this role, you will strengthen and scale our prepared media portfolio, partner closely with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure consistent product performance, and help shape the next generation of assay and media offerings. Success looks like robust formulations, validated processes that run reliably at scale, and a pipeline of differentiated products that solve customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Technical Support for Existing Products
- Investigate and troubleshoot formulation and performance issues; lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as needed.
- Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to support deviation investigations, change controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish and refine product specifications, test methods, and performance acceptance criteria to ensure reliable, repeatable results.
- Demi-Fraser redevelopment due to insufficient Listeria growth and E. coli breakthrough
- TSB and Fluid Thioglycollate precipitation issues
- Rappaport Vassiliadis insufficient Salmonella growth
- EC Medium with MUG precipitate interfering with fluorescence
- Mannitol Salt Agar insufficient Staphylococcus growth
New Process Development & Manufacturing Support
- Provide technical leadership to scale and expand prepared media offerings, including aseptically filled products, bottled agars, and prepared petri plates.
- Design and implement robust manufacturing process flows, in-process controls, and documentation to support safe, compliant, and efficient production.
- Support process development and scale-up for prepared plated media lines and large-volume media preparation systems.
- Define packaging and presentation requirements early (container selection, fill volumes, labels/IFUs) to optimize product performance and operational efficiency.
Equipment, Facility, and Validation Leadership
- Define validation strategy, user requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria for new and existing equipment and processes.
- Lead or support IQ/OQ/PQ activities, protocol development, execution oversight, and data review for media preparation, filling, sterilization, and plating equipment.
- Partner with Engineering and Operations on equipment selection, commissioning, and performance improvements.
- Contribute to facility and cleanroom design, workflow optimization, and post-installation qualification/validation.
New Product Development & Portfolio Expansion
- Help shape the product roadmap by combining internal technical insights with external market needs in collaboration with R&D, Sales, and Operations.
- Lead or contribute to formulation development for new media and prepared formats, from concept through verification/validation and launch readiness.
- Identify opportunities to improve margin and differentiation through proprietary formulations (e.g., chromogenic and selective media) while considering the intellectual property landscape.
- Support technology transfer and scaling plans to expand capacity while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.
Molecular Diagnostics Leadership (Preferred / Strategic Focus)
- (Preferred) Lead the design, optimization, and validation of molecular diagnostic assays and workflows, such as RT-PCR/qPCR/dPCR and isothermal amplification methods (e.g., LAMP, RPA).
- Serve as a subject matter expert in primer/probe design, amplification chemistry, enzymology, multiplexing, and assay robustness.
- Define and document analytical performance characteristics (e.g., limit of detection, inclusivity/exclusivity, interference, precision/reproducibility) aligned with intended use.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate assay concepts into scalable, manufacturable products and clear technical documentation.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
- 8+ years of progressively responsible laboratory experience in microbiology, media development, diagnostics, or a related area.
- Experience leading technical projects and influencing cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing/Operations).
- Working knowledge of GMP/quality systems and validation concepts (e.g., protocols, acceptance criteria, data review).
- Strong data analysis and technical writing skills; clear, professional communication in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with molecular diagnostics assay development (e.g., qPCR/RT-PCR, dPCR, LAMP/RPA), including primer/probe design and multiplexing.
- Experience with aseptic processing and/or prepared media manufacturing (plating, filling, sterilization) and associated validations (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Experience developing or optimizing chromogenic/selective media and navigating IP or freedom-to-operate considerations.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong critical-thinking and structured problem-solving skills; able to move from data to decision.
- Comfortable working in a regulated environment with strong attention to detail and documentation quality.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to communicate clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Additional Details
- Work location: GSD Horsham, 795 Horsham Rd, Horsham PA.
- Travel: 50% or as needed.
- We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including [benefits summary].
- GSD Horsham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- To apply: Please submit your resume to EMAIL LINK and include a brief note about your experience in microbiological media and/or molecular diagnostics.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Eurofins USA In Vitro Diagnostics Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.