Associate Scientist

Eurofins; Portage (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Portage, MI, seeks a laboratory professional to perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products, including tablets, capsules, parenterals, devices, liquids, creams and gels.

The role involves preparing standards and samples, running instruments (HPLC, Karl Fischer, UV/Vis, dissolution), executing method transfers, and maintaining equipment while ensuring GMP/GLP data quality for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Performing physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Preparing standards and samples for analysis; running the instrumentation independently including HPLC, Karl Fischer, UV/Spec, dissolution apparatus.
• Executing method transfer protocols and performing monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Ensuring that the client receives quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to GMP/GLP.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field

Job description

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 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.

2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Performing physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, parenterals, devices, liquids, creams, and gels) and animal health products
• Preparing standards and samples for analysis; running the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer (Coulometric and Volumetric), UV/Spec, HPLC, and dissolution apparatus
• Executing method transfer protocols
• Performing monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Working efficiently, documenting work clearly, and performing tests accurately
• Ensuring that the client receives quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations
• Reads and understands analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOPs
• Processes data, generates reports, and evaluates data
• Trains others in laboratory procedures
• Performs laboratory maintenance
• Communicates with vendors and repair personnel
• Writes investigations
• Leads project/test areas and perform method transfers/feasibility studies
• Preparing standards and samples for analysis; running the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer (Coulometric and Volumetric), UV/Spec, HPLC, and dissolution apparatus

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 4x10 schedule, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Portage, MI 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 BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.