Delivery and Device Formulation Biochemist

Eurofins US Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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 PSS Insourcing Solutions in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a full-time formulation scientist with experience in pharmaceutical analytics. The role focuses on formulation prep, UPLC/HPLC analysis, and microscopy/texture testing, with emphasis on accurate weighing, SOP-based procedures, and rigorous documentation.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, a Monday–Friday schedule, and requires eligibility to work in the United States. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD: 1-2 yrs exp or BS: 3-5 yrs exp.
• Hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or analytical chemistry lab.
• Formulation prep: accurate weighing, calculations, and mixing per SOP.
• Running UPLC/HPLC: solvent/mobile phase prep, sample injection, data analysis.
• Exposure to texture analyzer testing and microscopy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Formulation preparation and accurate weighing per SOP.
• Run UPLC for formulation/content analysis and data interpretation.
• Maintain lab notebooks and follow safety standards.
• Perform texture analyzer testing and microscopy per SOP.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and traceability of experiments.

Skills

Formulation prep

UPLC/HPLC operation

Texture analyzer testing

Microscopy

Education

MS/PhD in a relevant field

BS in Chemistry or related

Tools

UPLC/HPLC equipment

Microscope

Job description

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Full-time

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

Key Responsibilities

• Formulation Preparation
• Accurately weigh reagents and excipients per formulation SOPs
• Mix and prepare formulations according to written protocols
• Analytical Testing (UPLC)
• Prepare samples and run UPLC for formulation/content analysis
• Follow SOPs for method setup, solvent/mobile phase prep, sample injection, and data analysis
• Characterization Testing
• Perform texture analyzer testing on microneedle arrays (e.g., mechanical strength, insertion force) per SOP
• Perform microscopic evaluation of microneedle arrays (e.g., needle integrity, morphology) per SOP
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks/records for all tasks performed
• Follow all lab safety and documentation standards

Qualifications

Required Background & Skills

• MS/PhD: 1-2 yrs exp or BS: 3-5 yrs exp
• Hands‑on experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or analytical chemistry lab
• Demonstrated experience with formulation prep: accurate weighing, calculations, and mixing per SOP
• Demonstrated experience running UPLC/HPLC, including solvent/mobile phase prep, sample injection, and data analysis
• Exposure to texture analyzer testing and microscopy are a plus

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m overtime as needed
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN 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
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.