Scientist- Pharmaceutical Raw Materials

Eurofins Scientific; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a 2nd shift analytical chemist to perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analyses of APIs and finished products in a GMP environment. You will operate HPLC, Karl Fischer, UV/Vis, IR, DSC, and related systems, prepare samples, validate processes, and document with precision.

Requires a Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field, plus 1–2 years GMP and 1–2 years HPLC experience. On-site role in Lancaster, PA with full benefits and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field
• 1–2 years GMP industry experience
• 1–2 years HPLC industry experience

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analyses of pharmaceuticals and products to GMP standards.
• Run instrumentation independently including HPLC, Karl Fischer, UV/Vis, IR, DSC, and other methods.
• Prepare samples, set up and validate new analytical processes in the department.
• Document work for GMP compliance and transfer methods.
• Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Skills

GMP experience

Analytical chemistry

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Related degree acceptable

Tools

HPLC

Karl Fischer

UV/Vis

Job description

• Position is 2nd Shift M-F 3pm-11pm
• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, parenteral, 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

  MUST have authorization to work in the US INDEFINITELY without restriction or sponsorship

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years of GMP industry experience

• 1-2 years HPLC industry experience

  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, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

• Working schedule will be Full-Time Mon-Fri, Second Shift 3pm-11pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 25% travel may be required. This position is NOT remote. What we Offer:

  • 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