Materials Scientist - Solid-State & Crystallization (Pharma)

Eurofins; New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Groton, CT is seeking an Associate Scientist to support laboratory studies transforming drug candidates into solid forms. You will perform solid state and particle characterization of small molecules, collaborating across chemistry and formulation teams to screen crystallization and polymorph strategies.

The role emphasizes data analysis, documentation in ELN, and contributing to new scientific approaches within Materials Science.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, or related field.
• Experience with solid state characterization techniques and data analysis.
• Knowledge of infrared spectroscopy or SSNMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct solid state characterization of small molecules (XRD, DSC, moisture sorption).
• Support crystallization, polymorph, salt, and co-crystal screening activities.
• Characterize API particles and perform surface characterization.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemistry and formulation teams on screening strategies.
• Maintain accurate electronic lab notebook records.

Skills

Pharmaceutical testing

Solid state characterization

Data analysis

Education

BS in pharmaceutical science or chemistry

MS in pharmaceutical science or chemistry

Tools

X-ray Diffraction

FTIR

SSNMR

Job description

Eurofins Groton, CT is seeking an Associate Scientist to support laboratory studies transforming drug candidates into solid forms. You will perform solid state and particle characterization of small molecules, collaborating across chemistry and formulation teams to screen crystallization and polymorph strategies.

The role emphasizes data analysis, documentation in ELN, and contributing to new scientific approaches within Materials Science.