Scientist II

LabRulez; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Scientist II at our Devens, MA facility to develop and implement analytical procedures for APIs, using HPLC/UPLC, GC, IC, NMR, ICP-MS, FTIR and UV-Vis. This role focuses on method development, validation, and transfer in a cGMP environment.

The Scientist II will analyze samples, document results, and ensure compliance with EH&S and quality standards, while collaboratively supporting the team in a full-time on-site role with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Analytical chemistry with relevant experience in R&D and method qualification/validation in a cGMP environment.
• Proficiency in standard analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV, KF, and FTIR.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample analysis, interprets results, and reports data; documents analyses per SOPs.
• Assists with method development, qualification/validation/transfer activities; drafts reports and protocols.
• Prepares high-quality written documentation (notebook entries, reports, SOPs, procedures) and troubleshoots instruments.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Team communication

Independent work

Education

BS in Analytical chemistry

MS in Analytical chemistry

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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

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 II

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.