Associate Scientist: Stability and Batch Release

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive medical coverage

dental and vision options

life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Columbia Township is seeking an entry-level Associate Scientist for its Stability and Batch Release team. This full-time position entails responsibility for research and development following CGMP/GLP guidelines while conducting complex analytical work. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have strong organizational and communication skills. Excellent benefits including medical coverage and 401(k) match are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with GLP and/or GMP and hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC desirable.
• Experience with LIMS system desirable.
• Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Complete work for research and development under CGMP and/or GLP guidelines.
• Conduct, monitor, and report studies to ensure data accuracy and report quality.
• Provide somewhat complex analytical work using a range of analytical techniques and instruments.
• Work with increasing independence on studies and assignments.

Skills

GLP/GMP experience

HPLC/GC

LIMS experience

Lab setting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/related field

Tools

HPLC instrument

GC instrument

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 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.

Job Description

Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for an Associate Scientist to join our Stability and Batch Release team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Associate Scientist position is an entry‑level professional position involved in somewhat complex day‑to‑day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed processes (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.). Responsibilities include completing work for research and development under CGMP and/or GLP guidelines for studies, documentation, etc. Assisting in conducting, monitoring and reporting studies to ensure data accuracy and report quality. Providing somewhat complex analytical work on projects and studies using a range of analytical techniques and instruments. Working with increasing independence on studies and assignments.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Experience with GLP and/or GMP and hands‑on experience with HPLC and/or GC desirable.
• Experience with LIMS system desirable.
• Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., some weekend required overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to Columbia, MOare encouraged to apply.

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

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