Scientist Group Leader

LabRulez; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a Scientist Group Leader in Devens, MA. The role focuses on developing and implementing analytical methods for APIs using HPLC/UPLC, GC, NMR, UV-Vis, LC-MS and related techniques. Lead and train teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

The position is full-time, with standard hours and potential overtime. Salary ranges are provided, and excellent benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• BS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 5+ years related experience in analytical development in pharmaceutical industry.
• MS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 3+ years related experience in analytical development in pharmaceutical industry.
• PhD in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with related experience in analytical development in pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with common analytical techniques such as: HPLC/UPLC, GC, NMR, UV, KF, FTIR, XRPD, LC-MS, GC-MS and ICP-MS.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in method development and validation for small molecules APIs; API process development experience.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and execution of phase-appropriate analytical methods in compliance with ICH guidelines.
• Perform release and stability testing on starting materials, intermediates and API for development and GMP samples.
• Author and review method qualification/validation/transfer protocols and reports for analytical procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Contribute to audit readiness and participate in quality audits with FDA and other regulators as needed.
• Ensure work complies with GMP, DEA, FDA, and related regulations.

Education

BS in Analytical chemistry

MS in Analytical chemistry

PhD in Analytical chemistry

Method development experience

Validation/qualification experience

Leadership experience

Regulatory/compliance understanding

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

GC

NMR

UV-Vis

FTIR

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

LC-MS

XRPD

KF

Job description

Manager, Analytical chemist, Molecular spectroscopy UV-Vis, RAMAN, FTIR, Liquid chromatography, Gas chromatography, NMR, Scientific and Research Fellow, AAS, ICP/OES, ICP/MS, Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, Material analysis

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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 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.

Scientist Group Leader

Job Description

The Scientist Group Leader is responsible for the development and implementation of analytical procedures and specifications in support of the development and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for traditional synthetic molecules (including potent) and peptides. Primary analytical techniques include chromatography (HPLC/UPLC, GC, and IC), Spectroscopy (LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, ICP-MS, FTIR and UV-Vis), and physical properties (particle size, water content, etc.). Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of phase-appropriate analytical methods in compliance with ICH and Health Authority guidelines.
• Perform release and stability testing on starting materials, intermediates and API forboth development and GMP samples.
• Author and review technical documents including method qualification/validation/transfer protocols and reports for analytical procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Responsible for contributing to audit readiness and for participating in quality audits with FDA, other Regulatory Agencies, and customers, as needed.
• Ensures work in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including but not limited to GMP, DEA, FDA, etc.

Qualifications

• BS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 5+ years related experience in analytical development (R&D and method qualification/validation) environment within pharmaceutical industry.
• MS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 3+ years related experience in analytical development (R&D and method qualification/validation) environment within pharmaceutical industry.
• PhD in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with related experience in analytical development (R&D and method qualification/validation) environment within pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with common analytical techniques such as: HPLC/UPLC, GC, NMR, UV, KF, FTIR, XRPD, LC-MS, GC-MS and ICP-MS.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in method development and validation for small molecules Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Experience with Process Development of APIs.
• Previous leadership experience preferred

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable range of Devens, MA are encouraged to apply.

• Compensation: $84,000-94,000
• 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.