Entry Level Scientist - Raw Materials

Eurofins; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to perform physical and chemical analyses of pharmaceutical products. The role involves operating advanced instrumentation and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and authorization to work in the U.S. This full-time position offers excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or equivalent experience required.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products.
• Run various chromatographic systems and prepare samples for analysis.
• Document work for GMP compliance and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Chromatographic systems

Physical and chemical analysis

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UV/Spec

Karl Fischer

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.

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.

Job Description

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or other related degree concentration, orequivalent directly-related experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full time, Monday to Friday, 7AM - 3PM or 3PM - 11PM.Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are 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

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