Entry Level Analytical Chemist

LabRulez; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Eurofins is hiring an Entry Level Analytical Chemist in Groton, CT. The role supports drug substance/product development using HPLC/UPLC, LCMS, GC/GCMS, UV-Vis, NMR, and other methods under GMP guidelines.

You will prepare, analyze, and transfer analytical methods, perform method qualification, and help with stability studies while ensuring accurate documentation and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Basic lab skills and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; adaptable and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Support drug substance and drug product development across all phases.
• Prepare and analyze samples using chromatography and spectroscopy techniques.
• Assist method qualification, validation, and transfer activities.
• Conduct degradation, stability, and impurity studies as needed.
• Read SOPs and GMP requirements; maintain accurate documentation.
• Operate and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation under guidance.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team player

Adaptability

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

LCMS

GC

GCMS

SFC

UV-Vis

NMR

KF

pH meter

Job description

Analytical chemist, Molecular spectroscopy UV-Vis, RAMAN, FTIR, Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, Liquid chromatography, Gas chromatography, NMR

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Entry Level Analytical Chemist

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.