LC/MS Associate Scientist

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Scientist to join their Extractables & Leachables Testing department. In this vital role, you will evaluate container closure systems and medical devices for potential health risks, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced analytical equipment and contribute to the safety of pharmaceuticals. With a supportive team and a commitment to professional development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in the life sciences field.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a cGMP, GLP, and/or ISO17025 compliant lab.
• Polymeric experience or education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients with high accuracy.
• Review laboratory data for accuracy and adherence to regulations.

Skills

GC/MS operation

ICP systems operation

Extractables and Leachables testing

Method development and validation

Unknown compound identification by mass spec

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Higher degree in related scientific discipline

Tools

LCMS

Job description

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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.

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.

Job Description

The Extractables & Leachables Testing department evaluates container closure systems, delivery systems, manufacturing components, and medical devices for extractable and leachable compounds that may pose health risks to the patient. This individual will:

• Perform various tasks and analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Review/prepare standards and samples for analysis and running a variety of equipment or instrumentation independently
• Troubleshoot and solve instrumental and/or method problems
• Work efficiently, proactively, and productively
• Ensure that client receives quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations;
• Evaluate current systems and suggest process improvements when appropriate;
• Write complete and detailed investigations independently;
• Support multiple projects simultaneously;
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and train newer analysts.
  
  

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating GC/MS and/or ICP systems
• Experience with Extractables and Leachables testing
• Experience with ISO10993 and/or ISO18562 testing
• Experience in a cGMP, GLP, and/or ISO17025 compliant/accredited lab
• Experience with method development and validation
• Experience identifying unknown compounds by mass spec
• Polymeric experience/education

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or related scientific discipline
• At least 1 year of experience operating LCMS
• Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
  
  

Additional Information

Working schedule will be Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional overtime as required. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

What we Offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

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