QC Analytical Scientist

Eurofins; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Sanford is seeking a full-time Scientist/Technician to perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of pharmaceutical products and materials within a GMP-regulated laboratory in Sanford, NC.

You will independently manage testing priorities, operate analytical instrumentation, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with Quality Operations and cross-functional teams. The role requires a BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry and hands-on GMP experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a laboratory environment, QC laboratory preferred.
• Experience working with analytical standards, reagents, and laboratory instruments.
• Successful hands-on analytical testing experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environment.
• Understanding and performing analytical testing and the use of analytical equipment: UV-VIS, HPLC, UPLC, pH, osmolality, TOC and conductivity.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage testing priorities, operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, evaluate data for accuracy and compliance, and ensure complete and accurate documentation
• Collaborate closely with Quality Operations and may interact with manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and safety, technical services, research teams, and external laboratories as needed
• Support investigations, corrective actions, inventory management, material ordering, and maintaining laboratory compliance while delivering reliable, high-quality analytical results that support site operations
• Utilize laboratory instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures including UV-VIS, HPLC, UPLC, pH, osmometry, TOC and conductivity
• Responsible for appropriate creation, review and approval of GMP documentation (test records, validation protocols/reports, test methods, equipment records, etc.)

Skills

Analytical testing

GMP/cGMP experience

Pipetting accuracy

Data analysis

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Tools

Empower 3

LIMS

Job description

Company DescriptionEurofins 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.

Company DescriptionEurofins 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. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description This role performs routine and non-routine analytical testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, validation, stability, and process samples within a GMP-regulated laboratory.

• Independently manage testing priorities, operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, evaluate data for accuracy and compliance, and ensure complete and accurate documentation
• Collaborate closely with Quality Operations and may interact with manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and safety, technical services, research teams, and external laboratories as needed
• Responsibilities also include supporting investigations, corrective actions, inventory management, material ordering, and maintaining laboratory compliance while delivering reliable, high-quality analytical results that support site operations
• Utilize laboratory instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures to include but not limited to appearance hoods, pH meters, conductivity meters, Solo VPE, Osmometers, UV-VIS, HPLC, UPLC, TOC and conductivity, and various other instruments
• Responsible for appropriate creation, review and approval of GMP documentation (test records, and as assigned validation protocols/reports, test methods, equipment records, etc.)

The site is not accessible by public transportation options

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a laboratory environment, QC laboratory preferred.
• Experience working with analytical standards, reagents, and laboratory instruments
• Successful hands-on analytical testing experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices {also cGMP} environment
• Understanding and performing analytical testing and the use of analytical equipment: i.e. UV-VIS, HPLC, UPLC, pH, appearance, osmolality, TOC and conductivity
• Capability to perform complex mathematical problems and perform complex data analysis
• Accurate pipetting skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task across projects and activities
• Must be self-motivated and work with minimal direction

Preferred Experience

• Empower 3, LIMS
• Demonstrate proficiency in computerized systems, such as Laboratory Information Management System

Must be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship.

Additional Information Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, generally 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekend work might be expected. Sanford, NC

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 PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.