Data Scientist – Drug Product Development

Eurofins QTA Inc.; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance drug product development efforts. This role involves collaborating with a talented team to develop mathematical models and digital tools for data analysis, focusing on material characterization and process modeling. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in engineering or mathematics, with proficiency in Python or Matlab. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment, ensuring product safety and efficacy in the pharmaceutical sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience for B.S. candidates or M.S. in relevant fields.
• Fluency in Python or Matlab is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical models using internal data or published literature.
• Create digital tools for automated data analysis of internal data.

Skills

Python

Matlab

Mathematical Modeling

Data Analysis

Large Datasets Handling

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Chemical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mathematics

M.S. in Physics

Job description

Data Scientist – Drug Product Development

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. Our goal is to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. We work with major companies worldwide to ensure product safety, ingredient authenticity, and accurate labelling.

The Eurofins network is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic testing, as well as in genomics, pharmacology, forensics, and clinical diagnostics. With over 30 years of experience, Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes, France, to 58,000 staff across 900 laboratories in more than 54 countries, offering over 200,000 analytical methods.

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support our drug product development activities. The successful candidate will work with a team of scientists and engineers to support material characterization and process modeling.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop mathematical models using internal data or published literature, applying mechanistic or machine learning techniques.
2. Build an internal repository of process data from literature using suitable data-retrieval techniques.
3. Create digital tools for automated data analysis of internal data.
4. Conduct discrete element modeling of physical processes relevant to drug product design and development.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields with 0-3 years of experience, or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields.
• Fluency in Python or Matlab.
• Experience handling large datasets and developing mathematical models is preferred.
• Experience with ODE and PDE applications is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience as a data engineer in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience developing models from pharmaceutical process data.
• Strong knowledge of chemical and material sciences as applied to pharmaceuticals.

Additional Information:

This position is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living within commuting distance of Ridgefield, CT are encouraged to apply.

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
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• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting disabled and veteran applicants.