Scientist

Eurofins QTA Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to ensuring the safety and quality of pharmaceutical products. As an Entry Level Scientist, you'll conduct vital analyses of active ingredients and finished products, utilizing advanced instrumentation and techniques. This full-time role offers a structured schedule and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and excellence. With comprehensive benefits and a commitment to employee growth, this position is perfect for recent graduates or those looking to start a rewarding career in the life sciences sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field required.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and chemical analysis of pharmaceutical products.
• Operate various analytical instruments with minimal supervision.

Skills

Chromatographic systems

HPLC

Wet chemistry analyses

UV/Vis spectrophotometers

Analytical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Equivalent directly-related experience

Tools

Karl Fischer titrators

IR

ICP

TLC

Dissolution apparatus

Job description

Entry Level Scientist- Pharmaceutical Product Testing

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Our laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, ingredients are authentic, and labeling is accurate.

The Eurofins network is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, as well as in genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, and clinical studies. With over 30 years of growth from a single laboratory in Nantes, France, to 58,000 staff across 900 laboratories in 54 countries, Eurofins offers over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, authenticity, and quality of biological substances and products.

Employee Responsibilities:

1. Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, parenterals, devices, aerosols, liquids, creams, and gels).
2. Operate instrumentation independently, including chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer titrators, UV/Vis spectrophotometers, wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto-titrators, TLC, and dissolution apparatus.
3. Prepare samples for analysis and run instrumentation with minimal supervision.
4. Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department.
5. Prepare standards and samples for analysis.
6. Execute method transfer protocols.
7. Document work in compliance with GMP standards.
8. Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field, or equivalent directly-related experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with shifts from 7AM - 3PM or 3PM - 11PM. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision options, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation and holidays.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.