Scientist II

Eurofins; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Scientist II at our Devens, MA site to develop and implement analytical procedures for APIs and peptides. The role centers on traditional synthetic molecules, with primary techniques including HPLC/UPLC, GC, IC, NMR, ICP-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, and measurement of physical properties.

This is a 100% on-site position supporting regulatory-compliant methods. The candidate will support sample analysis across potent compounds, contribute to method development and validation, and

Qualifications

• BS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 2+ years relevant experience in analytical development (R&D and method qualification/validation) in a cGMP environment.
• MS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 1+ years of related experience in analytical development in a cGMP environment.
• Proficiency in HPLC, GC, UV, KF, and FTIR.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of MS Project; experience in establishing integrated plans with resource and task constraints.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample analysis, interprets results, and reports data. Documents analyses per SOPs.
• Assists with method development, validation/transfer activities, drafts weekly reports, protocols, and reports.
• Prepares high-quality written documentation (notebook entries, summaries, SOPs, procedures).
• Troubleshoots analytical instrumentation and communicates results clearly.
• Collaborates with team members and participates in self-development activities.
• Applies cGMP, quality, regulatory, and EH&S standards in compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Promotes a safe, compliant work environment and supports corrective actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

BS in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent

MS in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV

KF

FTIR

Job description

Company 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 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.

Job Description

The Scientist II is responsible for 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 (NMR, ICP-MS, FTIR and UV-Vis), and physical properties (particle size, water content, etc.).

Company 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 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.

Job Description

The Scientist II is responsible for 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 (NMR, ICP-MS, FTIR and UV-Vis), and physical properties (particle size, water content, etc.).

The Scientist II is expected to support the functions including sample analysis by a variety of analytical techniques with respect to potent compounds. This role is 100% on site at our Devens, MA facility.

Core Responsibilities

• Performs sample analysis, interprets results, and reports data. Documents all analyses per SOPs.
• Assists with method development, method qualification/validation/transfer activities, drafts weekly reports, method qualification/validation protocols/reports for analytical procedures.
• Prepares high quality written documentation (notebook entry, summary reports, SOPs, analytical procedures, etc.). Troubleshoots analytical instrumentation.
• Communicates effectively in verbal and written form on research results and plans.
• Demonstrates initiative in handling responsibilities and collaborative with the team members. Participates in self-development activities.
• Applies cGMP, quality, regulatory, and EH&S standards in compliance with company procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Promotes a safe and compliant work environment by following EH&S policies, reporting incidents, and supporting corrective actions and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 2+ years relevant experience or MS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 1+ years of related experience in analytical
• development (R&D and method qualification/validation) environment within pharmaceutical industry in a cGMP environment.
• Proficiency in standard analytical techniques such as: HPLC, GC, UV, KF, and FTIR .
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of MS Project. Experience in establishing integrated plans with resource and task constraints.

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: $65,000-72,000/year
• 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.