Biochemist (Upstream) - Entry-Level
Indianapolis, INFull-timePosted 5 days agoStill listed 4 days ago
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The Biochemist (Upstream) works with cell culture flasks and bioreactors, including WAVE Bioreactors and 50L SUBs. The role includes preparing feeds, sampling and harvesting bioreactors, and delivering harvests to purification. It also involves lab inventory and maintenance, documentation practices, client interaction, and use of Microsoft Office. The position is full-time, first shift, Monday through Friday, with overtime potentially required.
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Company Description
At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing. For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries. PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.
Job Description
- Initiate and grow up flasks of culture
- Read flask cell densities on the Vi-Cell and calculate passage volumes
- Set up WAVE Bioreactors
- Set up 50L SUBs
- Sample WAVEs and SUBs
- Order feeds and media for flasks and bioreactors
- Set up feeds and feed bioreactors
- Set up harvests and harvest bioreactors, with or without concentration, and deliver to purification
- General lab cleanup and maintenance (cleanup after harvest, take out fiber drums, recycle media bottles)
- Inventory management of lab consumables and enter into app
- Adhering to Good Documentation Practices
- Maintenance of a clean and safe working environment
- Interfacing with multiple clients
- Utilization of Microsoft Office software.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship
- Strong computer, scientific, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to learn new techniques, manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable with a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality, teamwork, and productivity
Additional Information
The position is full-time, first-shift, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Overtime may be required as needed. What we offer:
- 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
LinkedIn: #LI-EB1
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 678 open Laboratory jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$72–105K/yr62 salary ranges
- US median$23–30/hr268 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 11 open Laboratory jobs in Indiana and 678 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- Laboratory postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (311 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 189 of the 678 open Laboratory jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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