What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analytical Chemist- HPLC Validation 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.
Job Description
Job Summary: Eurofins Small Molecule Method Establishment is seeking a Senior Scientist to perform method validations, method transfers, and method verification activities on APIs and finished products. The team is seeking candidates with expertise in method development and/or method validation.
- Applies GMP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
- Performing a large variety of analytical tasks for the validation of analytical methods used in the testing of drug products and raw materials by means of various procedures including HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, and dissolution.
- Reading, understanding, and interpreting diverse analytical procedures.
- Conducting analytical investigations.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and communicate with vendors when required.
- Train and mentor junior staff in laboratory procedures.
- Manage and discuss projects with clients.
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
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS or MS degree in analytical chemistry or other related degree concentration.
- BS and 4 years of industry experience, MS and 2 years of industry experience, or PhD and 1 years of industry experience.
- 3-5 years of experience with LC chromatographic validation in a GMP environment.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without immediate or future sponsorship.
Additional Information
Position is full-time position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 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
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.