Senior Scientist - Analytical Development

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

• Design and guide analytical strategies to support manufacturing process development.
• Lead the planning, development, execution, and data interpretation performed by other scientists in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Oversee and review the development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods to ensure robust and reliable data generation.
• Manage stability studies to assess degradation pathways and establish shelf-life parameters.
• Develop impurity control strategies to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with a wide range of analytical testing including dissolution, HPLC/UPLC, SFC, disintegration, compendial testing (e.g., excipients / packaging release testing), generic testing (e.g., solvents, water, ash, titrations, heavy metals, ICP/MS, UV) and compound specific methods
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and apply the most effective analytical techniques, including the use of computational modeling, predictive tools, and data visualization platforms.
• Evaluate scientific data to draw clear conclusions, guide future work, and communicate findings through presentations, technical reports, and other media.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions by authoring relevant sections of the quality modules, ensuring alignment with global standards and expectations.
• Maintain compliance with GLP/GMP standard and safety protocols

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, or related field, with 3 years of pharmaceutical R&D experience or a B.S./M.S. with 15 years
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment (GLP/GMP).
• Proven ability to lead scientific projects and mentor team members.
• Proficiency in analytical instrumentation and techniques.
• Familiarity with regulatory documentation and submission processes.

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 
• 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
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• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.