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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate process development scientist in the United States is $35.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.88 and $40.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Process Development Scientist vs Process Development Scientist?

AspectAssociate Process Development ScientistProcess Development Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences or Chemical EngineeringBachelor's or Master's, often with more experience or specialization
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supporting process optimization in labs or manufacturingMore independent, leading process improvements and validations
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, or biotech manufacturing companiesSame industries, with increased responsibilities

The Associate Process Development Scientist typically supports process development tasks under supervision, focusing on experimental execution. In contrast, the Process Development Scientist takes on more independent roles, leading projects and process improvements. Both roles are common in biotech and pharmaceutical industries, with the main difference being experience level and scope of responsibilities.

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Synthetic DNA Process Development Scientist

Synthetic DNA Process Development Scientist

Eurofins

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Eurofins rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 174 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 103 rated laboratories


Job description

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Organic Chemist with expertise in oligonucleotide synthesis and purification to support process development and manufacturing. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and scaling chemical processes for high-throughput and high-quality oligonucleotide production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical synthesis processes for nucleotides and oligonucleotides

•  Process development and scale-up from R&D to manufacturing

• Develop and improve oligonucleotide purification processes (e.g., HPLC, ion-exchange, desalting)

• Troubleshoot synthesis and purification challenges to improve yield and purity

• Collaborate with manufacturing, QC, and engineering for process transfer

• Evaluate new chemistries and technologies

• Author SOPs, batch records, and technical reports

• Ensure compliance with quality systems

• Mentor lab technicians

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry or related field (required)

• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in chemical synthesis or open to a recent PhD graduate

• Experience with solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis

• Experience in oligonucleotide purification process development

• Strong analytical skills (HPLC, LC-MS)

• Experience scaling processes to manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in GMP or regulated environments

• Familiarity with automated DNA/RNA synthesizers

• Knowledge of modified nucleotides

• Experience in high-throughput oligo production

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Occasional off-hours support as needed

Work Schedule

Location: Louisville, KY

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Weekend Work as needed


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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