Analytical Protein Chemist
San Diego, CAFull-time$25–26.75/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed 1 day ago
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Job overview
Eurofins PSS is seeking an Analytical Protein Chemist to support analytical characterization of purified proteins and antibodies. The role includes preparing samples and buffers, acquiring and analyzing experimental data, and helping maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments. The chemist will collaborate with the Lilly PBS team on-site to support lab operations and research timelines. Experience with HPLCs is highly desirable; biophysical assay experience is a plus.
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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
- Provide support for general analytical methods to characterize purified proteins/antibodies, including assessment of titer, concentration, purity and relevant biophysical properties.
- Prepare buffers and samples and acquire data using instruments such as HPLCs and other relevant equipment.
- Help instrument maintenance / calibration, and perform basic troubleshooting as needed
- Work collaboratively with Lilly PBS team on-site to ensure smooth operation of lab instruments, and to achieve critical research objectives and timelines.
- Data analysis and data capture of experimental results using E-notebook and data sharing in a timely manner.
- Detail oriented and precise in routine lab practice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or similar discipline
- Basic knowledge of lab activities, such as making buffers, performing calculations, documenting experiments and data analysis.
- Experience in basic protein analytical characterizations technique, familiar with HPLCs is highly desirable.
- Experience with biophysical assays and other analytical techniques is a plus
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Additional Information
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Position is full-time, 1st shift, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
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Pay range: $25.00 - $26.75 / hour
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Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
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Life and disability insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Paid vacation and holidays
LinkedIn: #LI-EB1
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 462 open Analytical Chemist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25–26.75/hr
- US median$28–31/hr42 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $25.88/hr, is 12% below the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the middle half of Analytical Chemist hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 16 open Analytical Chemist jobs in California and 462 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Parexel306 open
- Eurofins US Network22 open
- Eurofins (this employer)20 open
- Experience
- Analytical Chemist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (425 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 120 of the 462 open Analytical Chemist jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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