Entry Level Scientist

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an entry-level analyst, where you'll engage in vital research and analysis of pharmaceutical products. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced instrumentation and ensure the safety and efficacy of medications. You'll be part of a team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in laboratory practices while enjoying comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. If you're passionate about science and eager to contribute to the health and safety of communities, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with laboratory instruments and GMP compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and chemical analysis of pharmaceutical products.
• Operate various analytical instrumentation with minimal supervision.
• Document work for compliance with GMP standards.

Skills

Chromatographic systems

HPLC

Wet chemistry analyses

Analytical method validation

GMP compliance documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Equivalent experience in related field

Tools

Karl Fischer titrators

UV/Spec

IC

IR

TLC

Job description

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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 and 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, as well as in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is a market leader in genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, clinical studies support, and emerging in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a growing presence in molecular clinical diagnostics and in-vitro diagnostic products.

Over 30 years, Eurofins has expanded from one laboratory in Nantes, France, to 58,000 staff across 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. They offer over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Employee Responsibilities:

1. Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, parenterals, devices, aerosols, liquids, creams, gels).
2. Operate instrumentation independently, including chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer titrators, UV/Spec, wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto-titrators, TLC, and dissolution apparatus.
3. Prepare samples for analysis and run instrumentation with minimal supervision.
4. Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department.
5. Prepare standards and samples for analysis.
6. Execute method transfer protocols.
7. Document work for GMP compliance.
8. Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Authorization to work in the US indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with shifts at 7AM - 3PM or 3PM - 11PM. Candidates living near Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid vacation and holidays.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer supporting disabled and veteran applicants.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and IT