Scientist II

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer 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

The Scientist II is responsible for development and implementation of analytical procedures and specifications in support of the development and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for traditional synthetic molecules (including potent) and peptides. Primary analytical techniques include chromatography (HPLC/UPLC, GC, and IC), Spectroscopy (NMR, ICP-MS, FTIR and UV-Vis), and physical properties (particle size, water content, etc.).

The Scientist II is expected to support the functions including sample analysis by a variety of analytical techniques with respect to potent compounds. This role is 100% on site at our Devens, MA facility.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs sample analysis, interprets results, and reports data. Documents all analyses per SOPs.
• Assists with method development, method qualification/validation/transfer activities, drafts weekly reports, method qualification/validation protocols/reports for analytical procedures.
• Prepares high quality written documentation (notebook entry, summary reports, SOPs, analytical procedures, etc.). Troubleshoots analytical instrumentation.
• Communicates effectively in verbal and written form on research results and plans.
• Demonstrates initiative in handling responsibilities and collaborative with the team members. Participates in self-development activities.
• Applies cGMP, quality, regulatory, and EH&S standards in compliance with company procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Promotes a safe and compliant work environment by following EH&S policies, reporting incidents, and supporting corrective actions and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 2+ years relevant experience or MS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 1+ years of related experience in analytical
• development (R&D and method qualification/validation) environment within pharmaceutical industry in a cGMP environment.
• Proficiency in standard analytical techniques such as: HPLC, GC, UV, KF, and FTIR .
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of MS Project. Experience in establishing integrated plans with resource and task constraints.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable range of Devens, MA are encouraged to apply. 

• Compensation: $65,000-72,000/year
• 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

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