Senior Chemist- Instrument Systems

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

A leading biosciences testing organization is seeking a skilled laboratory technician to perform detailed analyses using advanced chromatographic systems. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry and at least three years of pharmaceutical experience in a cGMP environment. Responsibilities include documentation for GMP compliance, method transfers, and technical reporting. Excellent benefits are offered, and candidates should be located within commuting distance of Lancaster, PA. This position is not remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three years of pharmaceutical experience in a cGMP environment.
• 4-8 years of experience within the industry.
• Experience with validation and using EMPOWER and HPLC.

Responsibilities

• Perform various types of testing using chromatographic systems.
• Document work for GMP compliance.
• Train technical staff.
• Carry out method transfers and feasibility studies.

Skills

Chromatography

Laboratory Testing

HPLC

Validation

Analytical Methods

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry

Tools

EMPOWER

Chromatographic Systems

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.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Perform various type of testing using chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer (Coulometric and Volumetric), UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto‑titrators, TLC, and dissolution apparatus
• Execute specialized analyses and method transfer and feasibility testing
• Document work as required for GMP compliance
• Perform tests accurately
• Troubleshoot method and instrumentation problems
• Use office and instrumentation specific computer software
• Produce written reports (e.g., SOP, OMC, client reports)
• Develop and execute validation plans
• Carry out method transfers and feasibility studies
• Train technical staff
• Some travel to client sites for technical meetings could be required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly‑related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full‑time year of college in related major)
• Three years related pharmaceutical experience in a cGMP environment
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• 4-8 years of experience within the industry
• Experience using EMPOWER and HPLC
• Experience with validation

Additional Information

Working schedule will be Full‑Time, First Shift, Monday‑Friday 8am‑4pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 25% travel may be required. This position is NOT remote.

What we Offer

• 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.