What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist: Stability and Batch Release position at Eurofins?
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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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
Eurofins BPT-Columbia is seeking an Associate Scientist to join our Stability & Batch Release team in Columbia, Missouri. This is an entry-level scientific role offering the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory environment while supporting research, testing, and analytical studies.
In this role, you will perform laboratory activities under established protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory guidelines. You will contribute to research and development studies, support data generation and documentation, and assist in ensuring the accuracy and quality of analytical results. As you develop in the position, you will take on increasing responsibility and work with greater independence on projects and assignments.
What You'll Do
Preferred Qualifications
Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., some weekend required overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
Excellent full-time benefits including
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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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
Eurofins BPT-Columbia is seeking an Associate Scientist to join our Stability & Batch Release team in Columbia, Missouri. This is an entry-level scientific role offering the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory environment while supporting research, testing, and analytical studies.
In this role, you will perform laboratory activities under established protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory guidelines. You will contribute to research and development studies, support data generation and documentation, and assist in ensuring the accuracy and quality of analytical results. As you develop in the position, you will take on increasing responsibility and work with greater independence on projects and assignments.
What You'll Do
- Perform laboratory testing and analytical work in accordance with GMP and/or GLP guidelines.
- Execute studies and experiments following approved methods, protocols, and SOPs.
- Accurately document laboratory activities, data, and results.
- Assist with study monitoring, data review, and report preparation.
- Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation used for testing and analysis.
- Support stability and batch release testing activities.
- Work collaboratively with team members while developing technical expertise and laboratory independence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a GMP and/or GLP-regulated laboratory environment.
- Hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC instrumentation.
- Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Previous laboratory experience through academic, internship, or industry settings.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and work effectively in a team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another closely related scientific field.
- Equivalent coursework in a related scientific discipline may be considered.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., some weekend required overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
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