Associate Materials Scientist

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Connecticut; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions seeks an Associate Scientist based in Groton, CT, to provide laboratory support in synthesizing drug candidates. The successful candidate will engage in solid form characterization and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define testing activities.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience and offers excellent benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in laboratory work.
• Experience with solid state characterization techniques like X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct solid state characterization of pharmaceutical compounds.
• Collaborate with project teams for crystallization and particle characterization.
• Ensure accurate laboratory notebook entries according to good practices.

Skills

Solid state characterization techniques

Data analysis and interpretation

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, or related field

Master’s or PhD in a related field

Tools

X-ray powder diffraction

Thermal analysis

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.

Job Description

The Associate Scientist provides laboratory support in synthesizing salt forms and polymorphs of drug candidates and evaluates these forms for acceptability as drug substances with respect to chemical manufacturing and formulation into pharmaceutical products. The successful candidate will engage in solid form characterization and particle characterization. The position is based in Groton, CT (USA).

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct solid state characterization (e.g., X-ray powder diffraction, thermal analysis, moisture sorption, microscopy, spectroscopy) of small molecules of pharmaceutical relevance.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate with colleagues to define and implement crystallization, polymorph, salt, and co-crystal screening activities according to project timelines.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate with colleagues to define and implement API particle characterization activities according to project timelines.
• Conduct physical and surface characterization of powders of pharmaceutical relevance, including particle size, shape, surface energy, and surface roughness.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation and Biopharmaceutics to define and implement screening and characterization strategies consistent with solid form selection for clinical studies.
• Solve scientific problems using contemporary Materials Science experimental techniques.
• Contribute to the development of new scientific approaches and knowledge within the Materials Science organization.
• Ensure contemporaneous and accurate entries are made in the electronic laboratory notebook system according to accepted good practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s or PhD in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in solid state characterization techniques such as X-ray powder diffraction, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, spectroscopy, etc., with strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience and understanding of infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, FT-Raman) and/or SSNMR is an advantage.
• Experience with solving Materials Science problems, e.g., solid state chemistry and particle characterization using experimental approaches and team collaboration.
• Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.
• Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interest and motivation to learn new technologies and concepts.
• Some programming experience is a plus, but not required.

Additional Information

• The position is full-time, Monday–Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
• May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.
• 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.

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