Pharma Materials Scientist: API & Small Molecule Development

Eurofins; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins seeks a Materials Scientist with hands-on experience in pharmaceuticals, API, and small molecule testing to support drug development through advanced solid-state and particle characterization.

You will perform solid-state characterization, screening studies, and particle analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support solid-form selection and clinical development. The role is full-time, based near Groton, CT, with standard M-F hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of industry experience or higher in related fields.
• Strong experience with pharmaceutical, API, and small molecule testing.
• Hands-on solid-state characterization techniques include XRPD, PLM, DSC, TGA, FTIR, Raman.

Responsibilities

• Perform solid-state characterization of pharmaceutical small molecules using XRPD, DSC, TGA, microscopy, spectroscopy, and moisture sorption analysis.
• Execute polymorph, salt, co-crystal, and crystallization screening studies for API development.
• Conduct particle and powder characterization, including particle size, shape, surface energy, and surface morphology analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation Development, Biopharmaceutics, and Materials Science to support solid-form selection and clinical development activities.
• Analyze experimental data, troubleshoot scientific challenges, and provide technical recommendations to project teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data records within electronic laboratory notebook systems.
• Contribute to innovative materials science approaches and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Solid-state chemistry

Pharmaceutical testing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of industry experience

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

XRPD

DSC

TGA

FTIR

Raman

Job description

Eurofins seeks a Materials Scientist with hands-on experience in pharmaceuticals, API, and small molecule testing to support drug development through advanced solid-state and particle characterization.

You will perform solid-state characterization, screening studies, and particle analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support solid-form selection and clinical development. The role is full-time, based near Groton, CT, with standard M-F hours.