Analytical Scientist - Chromatography

Eurofins; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is a global leader in analytical testing services. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, conducting laboratory work at client facilities. You'll support the development and qualification of testing methods, ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy. With a commitment to making life and the environment safer, this position provides a chance to contribute to essential scientific advancements. Enjoy excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment while making a meaningful impact in the life sciences sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Options

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of industry experience with a B.S. or 1 year with an M.S. in a science field.
• Experience with LC, HPLC/UPLC, GC, and dissolution testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing of assigned analysis type for routine sample submissions.
• Support development and qualification of new methods and resolve equipment issues.

Skills

Chromatography (LC and GC)

Dissolution Testing

Instrumentation Troubleshooting

Documentation Skills

Education

B.S. in a Science Related Field

M.S. in a Science Related Field

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

GC

USP Apparatus I and II

MS

NMR

IR Spectroscopy

Job 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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

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

The professional scientific staffing services role is a position within the supplier’s organization under which lab work is conducted at a Client facility. Work is assigned by a supervisor from the supplier company, but is executed within Client labs using Client instrumentation and supplies. Technical feedback and final review of data are the responsibilities of Client personnel, but all performance feedback and day-to-day supervision will be provided by the supplier supervisor.

Specific duties for the role include (1) the support of development and qualification of methods overseen by a Client scientist, and (2) the execution of a limited number of techniques for the analysis of routine samples. Techniques within scope are chromatography (LC and GC), USP dissolution (apparatus I and II), particle size distribution and compendial methods. Responsibilities also include basic lab organization and maintenance, as well as excellent documentation skills.

• Execute testing of assigned analysis type (specific test methods) for routine sample submissions
• Support development and qualification of new methodsE
• Identify and help to resolve equipment and basic test method issues
• Develop expertise to serve as a backup executor of a limited number of other analysis types (other test methods)
• Provide feedback to Client scientists on the performance of existing assays / test methods

Qualifications

• B.S in a science related firled and 3-4 years of industry experience or a M.S. in a sicnece related field with 1 year of experience
• Prior knowledge and experience with operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing LC, HPLC/UPLC, GC, dissolution by USP apparatus I and II, and particle size distribution instrumentation.
• Dissolution Testing experience is also required for this role
• Other techniques of interest would be MS, NMR and IR spectroscopy.

Additional Information

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Cambridge, MA, are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site, dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment, and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train, and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com .

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