Scientist - Biochemistry

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Portage, MI is seeking a detail-oriented analytical chemist to perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms. You will run various chromatographic systems, prepare samples, and help validate new analytical processes under GMP guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced laboratory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Familiarity with Biochemistry techniques and instrumentation.
• Experience with chromatography/electrophoresis and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Run instrumentation independently including various chromatographic systems.
• Prepare samples for analysis and run instrumentation with minimal supervision.
• Set up and validate new analytical processes used by the department.
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis; execute method transfer protocols.
• Document work for GMP compliance; perform monthly maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Technical writing

Client service

Instrumentation familiarity

Education

BSc in Chemistry/Biology

Tools

Chromatography

Electrophoresis

Aseptic technique

Biochemistry instrumentation

Job description

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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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.

2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, parenterals, devices, aerosols, liquids, creams, and gels)
• Run the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems
• Preparing samples for analysis and running some instrumentation with minimum supervision
• Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis
• Execute method transfer protocols
• Document work as required for GMP compliance
• Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Good dexterity; positive attitude; solution driven; good work habits (organized, efficient, careful, safety-conscious, accurate); attention to detail; sound scientific logic; good oral and written communication skills; understanding of multiple instrumentation platforms; client service focused; demonstration of organizational skills; ability to independently work on complex projects; ability to multitask; technical writing skills
• Familiarity with Biochemistry techniques.
• Familiarity with Electrophoresis and Chromatography
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and handling biologic samples ( monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, antibody-drug conjugates, vaccines)
• Possess a basic understanding of instrumentation used in a Biochemistry lab.

Additional Information

Position is full-time position, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

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