Chemist

Eurofins; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a Chemistry professional for formulation development at West Point, PA. You will prepare animal-study formulations, vehicles, and reagents for analyses, and perform routine instrument checks and physicochemical characterizations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, US work authorization, and excellent organizational and communication skills. First shift with overtime and a full benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare formulations for animal studies, including spray drying and particle-based formulations.
• Prepare vehicles and reagents for analytical assays (e.g., mobile phase for HPLC).
• Conduct formulation development studies (SubQ, IV, PO) and solubility measurements.
• Perform routine instrument checks (HPLC, XRPD, moisture sorption, DSC, TGA).
• Carry out preliminary physicochemical characterization (UPLC/HPLC, XRPD, TGA, DSC, FTIR).
• Maintain clean laboratory environment and manage reagents and supplies.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Scientific skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Tools

HPLC

XRPD

DSC

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.

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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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. 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

• Preparation of (previously developed) formulations for animal studies including processing support for spray drying of amorphous dispersions, the preparation of particle-based formulations and / or other preparation techniques as required.
• Preparation of common vehicles for formulation preparation to support in vivo studies.
• Preparation of key reagents for analytical assays (e.g. mobile phase for HPLC).
• Vehicle Screening (e.g. solubility / stability) for SubQ, IV and PO formulation development (HPLC, UV-Vis, XRPD).
• Solubility measurement in buffers, bio-relevant medium & organic solvents (HPLC, UV-Vis).
• Weighing and labelling of samples prior to shipping for studies at other sites.
• Perform routine performance checks on instruments that are being used for project support (e.g. HPLC, XRPD, moisture sorption, DSC, TGA).
• Forced degradation studies of drug substance (HPLC).
• Preliminary physicochemical characterization of compounds / formulations including (UPLC/HPLC, XRPD, TGA, DSC, CD, FTIR, HP-SEC) and light scattering techniques (DLS, zeta potential, NTA).
• Formulation analytical testing e.g. release and chemical / physical stability studies (HPLC, XRPD, UV and fluorescence assays).
• Particle size measurements of drug substance and formulations.
• Provide support in the maintenance of the laboratory working environment including:
• Cleanliness of common laboratory area.
• Management of waste for collection.
• Co-ordination of laboratory supplies (reagents / consumables).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Adhere to quality control and safety procedures, work in an organized manner, and comply with client site requirements.

Additional Information

Position is first shift, M-F 8am-5pm time with overtime as needed. The role requires some 6:00 AM (on-site) start times, with a corresponding early departure on those days Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA 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.