Scientist - Cell Culture Operations

Job Description

Eurofins PSS West is looking for a Scientist II to support GMP cell banking operations at a client site in Santa Monica, CA. The team produces, qualifies, and releases GMP Working and Single Use Cell Banks used as reference standards for patient-lot release across a global manufacturing network. This position requires strong aseptic mammalian cell culture skills, careful GMP documentation, and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Perform aseptic mammalian cell culture, expansion, and passaging in a GMP environment following established cell banking SOPs

• Support production of GMP Working Cell Banks (WCB) and Single Use Cell Banks (SUCB), including harvest, vialing, cryopreservation, and controlled storage of 150–500 vials per bank

• Perform cell counts and viability measurements (e.g., NucleoCounter) and assist with audit trail review of instrument data

• Perform assigned bank qualification testing, including DNA extraction for ddPCR, and help coordinate mycoplasma, cell expression, and other qualification assays

• Compile and process bank data to support release reports, and prepare cell bank shipments to manufacturing sites worldwide (approximately 4–6 per month)

• Draft revisions to SOPs, forms, and training documents; initiate and support deviations and CAPAs

• Maintain accurate GMP documentation in paper and electronic lab notebooks and logbooks, and support inspection readiness for FDA, EMA, and internal audits

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess

• Strong hands-on mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique, including work in biological safety cabinets

• Experience with cell harvest, cryopreservation, and frozen cell storage

• Working knowledge of GMP/GDP principles and strong attention to detail

• Ability to track multiple tasks and timelines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong oral and written communication and a collaborative, team-based attitude

Pluses

• Experience producing or qualifying Master, Working, or Single Use Cell Banks

• Experience with qualification assays such as ddPCR, mycoplasma testing, or cell expression assays

• Familiarity with deviations, CAPAs, and SOP revisions

• Experience with liquid nitrogen cryopreservation procedures and safety

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, cell biology, biotechnology, or a related life sciences field, or a Master's degree with Bachelor's + 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience, or Master's + 0–1+ years; hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique of related experience

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

• Candidates within commuting distance of Santa Monica, CA are encouraged to apply

Position is full time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with overtime as needed.

Additional Information

• Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid holidays and vacation

• Compensation Range: $30.00–$32.00/hr

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site 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 great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

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