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.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Job Summary: Eurofins Medical Device Chemistry and Container Testing team is seeking a Senior Scientist to research, develop and build methods for materials such as polymers, metals, biomaterials, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals which will be validated by ICH standards and comply with ISO, ASTM and USP regulations.  Candidates will ideally possess multiple instrument and method experiences, ideally including chromatography, Empower and/or ICP.  The role may require use of GC, HPLC, DSC, FTIR, IC, ICP, and other wet chemistry techniques

QualificationsPreparing samples for analysis and running instrumentation with minimum supervisionSet up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the departmentRun the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, GC, ICP, FTIR, IC, DSC, and dissolution apparatusPrepare standards and samples for analysisWriting technical documents for experimentsExecute method validation and transfer protocolsDocument work as required for GMP compliancePerform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related degree concentration3 years of experience using chromatography or ICP in a cGMP environment

Additional Preferences:

Experience using Empower softwareExperience with ISO 10993 and ASTM methodsExperience performing compendial testingExperience with method development and validationFamiliarity with wet chemistry techniquesAbility to work in the U.S. for any employer, indefinitely, without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.