Analytical Sciences Lab Lead – HPLC/UPLC & Data Review

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing the tools and training needed to succeed in the biopharmaceutical industry. Our teams operate in a collaborative, quality-driven environment focused on continuous improvement, work-life balance, and delivering reliable results for our clients.

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in life sciences, providing analytical testing services across pharmaceutical, environmental, food, and clinical industries. Our work helps ensure the safety, authenticity, and quality of products that impact everyday life.

We are seeking a hands-on Analytical Sciences Lab Lead with strong expertise in HPLC/UPLC testing and GMP data review to support laboratory operations in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

This role is ideal for a scientist who enjoys staying connected to the bench while playing a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of analytical data. The Lab Lead will be responsible for both executing and reviewing analytical work, with a strong emphasis on data verification, audit trail review, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

In addition to technical responsibilities, this individual will lead and develop a team, helping ensure high-quality output, strong compliance practices, and efficient lab operations. The position requires a proactive leader who can bridge hands-on testing with detailed data review oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical Testing & Data Review

• Perform and support HPLC/UPLC and other analytical testing in a GMP laboratory
• Conduct thorough review of analytical data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Review chromatographic data, calculations, sequences, and system suitability results
• Verify audit trails, integration, and proper system usage
• Ensure chain of custody and sample traceability throughout testing processes
• Review and maintain lab notebooks, logbooks, and electronic records in accordance with GDP
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies or deviations in collaboration with lab staff

Leadership & Lab Operations

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts and data reviewers
• Balance team workload across testing and data review activities
• Support training, onboarding, and skill development, particularly in data integrity and chromatography
• Monitor and report on quality metrics, turnaround times, and productivity
• Serve as a key point of contact between lab staff, management, and clients
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Compliance & Quality Oversight

• Ensure adherence to cGMP, GLP, and internal procedures
• Perform audit trail reviews and documentation checks to support data integrity initiatives
• Conduct laboratory walkthroughs and compliance checks
• Support internal and external audits as needed
• Maintain a strong focus on data integrity, documentation accuracy, and regulatory readiness
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related scientific field
• 2 years of cGMP data review experience (required)
• 2 years of leadership or team coordination experience
• Strong hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC and chromatographic data analysis
• Experience with UV-Vis; exposure to ELISA, MCE, or iCIEF preferred
• Deep understanding of data integrity principles, audit trails, and GDP
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies in analytical data
• Effective communicator with strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work both at the bench and in a data review capacity
  
  

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
• 30 Minute Virtual Interview with Site Director

This is a full-time, 100% onsite position based on a first-shift schedule (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm), with overtime required as needed. Candidates located within a commutable distance to Rensselaer, New York, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Hourly rate is between $28.50 - $34.75 depending on education and experience

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