Associate Scientist: Stability and Batch Release

Eurofins; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Columbia, MO seeks an Associate Scientist to join the Stability & Batch Release team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory, supporting research, testing, and analytical studies.

You will perform laboratory activities under SOPs and regulatory guidelines, contribute to data generation and documentation, and progressively take on more responsibility with increasing independence on projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related scientific field is required.
• Experience or familiarity with GMP/GLP-regulated labs preferred.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, and LIMS is desirable.
• Ability to follow SOPs, protocols and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing under GMP and GLP guidelines.
• Support stability and batch release activities through data generation and documentation.
• Operate analytical instrumentation and maintain equipment.
• Document activities, results, and reports accurately.
• Assist with study monitoring, data review and report preparation.

Skills

GMP/GLP environment

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

LIMS

Job description

Associate Scientist: Stability and Batch Release

• Full-time

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.

Eurofins BPT-Columbia is seeking an Associate Scientist to join our Stability & Batch Release team in Columbia, Missouri. This is an entry-level scientific role offering the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a regulated laboratory environment while supporting research, testing, and analytical studies.

In this role, you will perform laboratory activities under established protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory guidelines. You will contribute to research and development studies, support data generation and documentation, and assist in ensuring the accuracy and quality of analytical results. As you develop in the position, you will take on increasing responsibility and work with greater independence on projects and assignments.

What You'll Do

• Perform laboratory testing and analytical work in accordance with GMP and/or GLP guidelines.
• Execute studies and experiments following approved methods, protocols, and SOPs.
• Accurately document laboratory activities, data, and results.
• Assist with study monitoring, data review, and report preparation.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation used for testing and analysis.
• Support stability and batch release testing activities.
• Work collaboratively with team members while developing technical expertise and laboratory independence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a GMP and/or GLP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Hands‑on experience with HPLC and/or GC instrumentation.
• Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Previous laboratory experience through academic, internship, or industry settings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work effectively in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another closely related scientific field.
• Equivalent coursework in a related scientific discipline may be considered.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., some weekend required overtime as needed. Candidates currentlyliving 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.