Drug Development Materials Scientist: Solid State

Eurofins US Network; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins US Network in Groton, CT is seeking an Associate Scientist to support lab work in synthesizing salt forms and polymorphs and evaluating drug substances for manufacturing and formulation into pharmaceutical products.

The role emphasizes solid state and particle characterization, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and applying contemporary Materials Science techniques to solve problems while maintaining accurate electronic notebook entries.

Qualifications

• BS with 2+ years or MS in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Strong pharmaceutical, API, small molecules testing for drug production is preferred.
• Experience in solid state characterization techniques (XRD, polarized light microscopy, DSC, TGA, spectroscopy). Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience and understanding of infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, FT-Raman) and/or SSNMR is an advantage.
• Experience with solving Materials Science problems using experimental approaches and team collaboration.
• Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.
• Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• A strong interest and motivation to learn new technologies and concepts is expected.
• Some programming experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct solid state characterization of small molecules relevant to pharmaceuticals using XRD, thermal analysis, moisture sorption, microscopy, and spectroscopy.
• Support cross-functional teams to define crystallization, polymorph, salt, and co-crystal screening activities.
• Perform API particle characterization and project timeline collaboration.
• Characterize powders: particle size and surface energy/roughness.
• Collaborate with Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation and Biopharmaceutics to align solid form strategies for clinical studies.
• Solve scientific problems using materials science experimental techniques.
• Contribute to new scientific approaches within Materials Science.
• Maintain accurate entries in electronic laboratory notebooks.

Skills

Solid state characterization

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Independent work

Programming experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in pharmaceutical science or related field

Master’s Degree in pharmaceutical science or related field

Tools

X-ray powder diffraction

FTIR/NIR/FT-Raman

SSNMR

DSC/TGA

Spectroscopy

Job description

Eurofins US Network in Groton, CT is seeking an Associate Scientist to support lab work in synthesizing salt forms and polymorphs and evaluating drug substances for manufacturing and formulation into pharmaceutical products.

The role emphasizes solid state and particle characterization, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and applying contemporary Materials Science techniques to solve problems while maintaining accurate electronic notebook entries.