What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biopharmaceutical Chemist 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 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
Employee Responsibilities:
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with 2 years of relevant experience.
Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with relevant experience.
Additional Information
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
Employee Responsibilities:
- Provide analytical chemistry support to projects across the clinical drug development pipeline
- Execute test method protocols for in-vitro biopharmaceutics team that includes but not limited to thermodynamic solubility measurement, USP dissolution, precipitation and flux assays
- Prepare analytical solutions and biorelevant media for in-vitro experiments, including accurate weighing, potency corrections, buffer preparation, and appropriate handling of active pharmaceutical ingredients
- Analyze study samples by HPLC and UV-vis, including calibration standard preparation, sample processing, and quantitation of drug concentration from in-vitro studies
- Perform first-pass review of dissolution, solubility, and analytical data, identifying anomalous results (e.g., carryover, precipitation, coning, filtration loss) for scientific follow-up
- Document findings in electronic lab notebooks and technical reports in accordance with ALCOA data integrity principles
- Support routine laboratory operations, including equipment readiness, consumables, safe lab practices, and scheduling instruments
- Adapt experimental execution and prioritization to shifting project needs, balancing scientific rigor with resource efficiency and study objectives
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
- Working knowledge of HPLC and UV-vis spectroscopy techniques, as they apply to quantitation of organic small molecules in solution
- Basic proficiency in scientific data analysis like spreadsheet-based calculations and chromatography data interfaces
- Excellent oral and written communication, strong attention to detail, and strong quantitative ability
- Ability to communicate and collaborate well in a cross functional environment
- Customer focused and comfortable supporting multiple project teams with shifting timelines, with a problem-solving mindset and a positive, optimistic attitude
- Hands-on experience executing in-vitro biopharmaceutics testing, such as USP dissolution, solubility, precipitation, or flux assays
- Proficiency in data analytic software like GraphPad Prism, Origin/Origin Pro, JMP etc.
- One to two years of wet lab experience in a pharmaceutical company or at a contracting organization.
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with 2 years of relevant experience.
Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with relevant experience.
Additional Information
- Position is Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00PM. Overtime as needed.
- May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs
- Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT are encouraged to apply.
- 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
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship