What are the responsibilities and job description for the Formulation Scientist - HPLC 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
- Perform testing for in-process samples including: Density, Viscosity, Appearance, UV Spectrophotometry, pH, Osmolality, particulate matter (HIAC and MFI), protein content, and HPLC analysis including, but not limited to, SEC, and Polysorbate 80
- Set-up and operation of most equipment in the formulations and process lab including plunger insertion unit, filler, vial capper, etc.
- Prepare common buffer, calibration, standard solutions as needed; will perform all aspects of laboratory operations, such as sample receipt, data generation, data verification and interpretation, instrument qualification, operation, troubleshooting, and all supporting documentation for such activities
- Complete sample LIMS tasks and interface with other informatics systems within the laboratory as needed to perform testing; plan experiments, author documents relative to those experiments, provide data integrity review for work completed by others
- Responsible for all aspects of assigned studies including securing formulations excipients, components (vials/stoppers and prefilled syringes/plungers), equipment set‑up, manufacture drug product, dialysis, placebos including sampling and equipment clean-up, sample submission, and summarizing the data for the study; maintain laboratory instrument calibration, cleaning, restocking supplies
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess :
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques and parenteral formulation
Basic Minimum Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in life science concentration (chemistry, biology, or related fields) and more than over 4 years of directly related industry experience or a MS/PhD degree in a life science concentration (chemistry, biology, or related fields) and 2 years of directly related industry experience.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
- The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
- May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.
- Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- 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
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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.