Entry Level Analytical Chemist

Eurofins; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a full-time Laboratory Analyst in Groton, CT to support drug substance and drug product development. You will perform analytical testing using chromatography, spectroscopy, and dissolution methods, under GMP guidelines, with emphasis on data integrity and method transfer.

The ideal candidate holds a chemistry-related Bachelor's degree and demonstrates strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Basic laboratory skills and following written procedures accurately
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks, and maintain accurate records
• Experience in GMP laboratory and analytical chemistry
• Experience with ELN and data trending

Responsibilities

• Support drug substance and drug product development across phases using analytical methods and systems
• Prepare and analyze samples using chromatography, spectroscopy, dissolution, and related techniques
• Assist method development, qualification, validation, and transfer activities
• Conduct stability, degradation, and impurity studies to evaluate product performance
• Ensure documentation and data integrity in electronic laboratory systems
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation under guidance
• Adhere to GMP, safety, and quality standards

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

ELN

Job description

• Compensation: USD 22.25 - USD 24.00 - hourly

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

• Responsible forutilizinganalytical methodologies,systems, and processes to support drug substance and drug productdevelopment throughout all phases.
• Prepare, setup,and analyze drugsubstancesand/ordrug product samples usinga variety of analytical techniques including chromatography (e.g., HPLC, UPLC, LCMS GC, GCMS, SFC), spectroscopy (e.g., UV-Vis, NMR), dissolution, and other relevant methodologies (e.g., KF, pH, ROI).
• Support development and optimization ofanalytical methods, including assay, purity, dissolution, and/or impurity characterization approaches asappropriate.
• Execute method qualification, validation, and transfer activities to support development and commercialization programs.
• Conduct degradation, stability, and investigational studies tosupport theevaluation ofproduct performance and risk.
• Assess stability, dissolution, and/or impurity trends to support product and process development decisions.
• Support analyticalmethodand technology transfer activities across laboratories and development sites.
• Operate,maintain, calibrate, andtroubleshoot analytical instrumentationunder guidance.
• Read and understand analytical methods, SOPs, compendial procedures, and GMP requirements whilemaintainingaccuratedocumentation and data integrity within electronic laboratory systems.
• Demonstrate strong ownership of quality, safety, productivity, organization, and client service expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree inchemistry, biochemistry,or other related degree concentration, or equivalentdirectly-relatedexperience
• Basic laboratory skills and followingwritten procedures, protocols, and work instructions accurately
• 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-motivated, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keepaccuraterecords, follow instructions, andcomply withcompany policies
• Experience in GMP laboratory, analytical chemistry
• Experience witheLNand data trending

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.movertime as needed
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CTare 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
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• 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.