Entry Level Chemist (2nd Shift)

Eurofins; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Lancaster, PA is seeking a full-time, second-shift Analytical Chemist to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products.

You will operate HPLC, UV/Vis, IR, ICP and other instruments, prepare samples, validate processes, document GMP-compliant results, and maintain equipment. Relocation not offered; travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical lab skills and ability to communicate about technical topics.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Operate chromatographic systems and instruments like HPLC, UV/Vis, IR, ICP.
• Prepare samples and run instruments with minimal supervision.
• Set up and validate new analytical processes in the department.
• Document work for GMP compliance and perform monthly equipment maintenance.
• Carry out method transfer protocols.

Skills

Technical lab skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Tools

HPLC

Karl Fischer

UV/Vis

ICP

Job description

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.

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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Applicants MUST have authorization to work in the United States INDEFINITELY without restriction or sponsorship *

Employee Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, parenterals, devices, aerosols, liquids, creams, and gels)
• Run the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer (Coulometric and Volumetric), UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto-titrators, TLC, and dissolution apparatus
• Preparing samples for analysis and running some instrumentation with minimum supervision
• Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis
• Execute method transfer protocols
• Document work as required for GMP compliance
• Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Must be able to speak well to technical lab skills

Additional Information

Working schedule will be Full-Time, Second Shift, M-F 3pm-11pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. No relocation assistance will be given. 25% travel may be required. This position is NOT remote.

• 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

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.