Entry Level Scientist - Raw Materials

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a laboratory professional in Lancaster to perform chemical and physical analyses on pharmaceutical products. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and have experience with various analytical instruments. The position offers a full-time schedule with excellent benefits including medical coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related degree required.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation is preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of pharmaceutical products.
• Run instrumentation with minimum supervision.
• Document work as required for GMP compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

ICP

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany 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, , composition, authenticity, , traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Employee Responsibilities:

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, parenterals, devices, aerosols, liquids, creams, and gels)
• Run the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer (Coulometric and Volumetric), UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto-titrators, TLC, and dissolution apparatus
• Preparing samples for analysis and running some instrumentation with minimum supervision
• Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis
• Execute method transfer protocols
• Document work as required for GMP compliance
• Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or other related degree concentration, orequivalent directly-related experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full time, Monday to Friday, 7AM - 3PM or 3PM - 11PM.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 insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.