Associate Scientist

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 Organization 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 Organizations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 Summary: Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for an Associate Scientist to join our Biochemistry Method Development and Validation team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Associate Scientist position is an entry-level professional position involved in day-to-day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed procedures (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.)

• Follow cGMP processes and procedures and adhere to all regulatory requirements
• Run a variety of equipment including HPLC, CE, pH meter, analytical balance, and pipetting, among other techniques
• Perform various tasks and analyses of bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products
• Review or prepare standards and samples for analysis
• Ensure that clients receive quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy
• Other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess:

• Hands-on experience with laboratory analytical instrumentation (HPLC, CE, pH meter, analytical balance, pipettes).
• Interest in learning complex analytical procedures supporting bio-pharma product testing.
• Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting.
• Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

We offer excellent full-time benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage,
• Life and disability insurance,
• 401(k) with company match,
• Paid holidays and vacation,
• Dental and vision options.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.