Senior Materials Scientist: Advanced Solid-Form Discovery

Eurofins; New London (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a highly innovative Materials Scientist to advance solid-form strategies for bRo5 molecules, including PROTACs and molecular glues. Based in Groton, CT, the role supports advanced solid-state screening, ASD formulations, and predictive modeling within the Materials Science group.

You will collaborate with Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation and Biopharmaceutics teams to implement screening strategies aligned with clinical study goals, while maintaining rigorous notebook

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years' experience in pharmaceutical solid-state characterization techniques.
• Experience with infrared spectroscopy and/or SSNMR.
• Experience solving Materials Science problems for large molecules.
• Background in amorphous solid dispersion strategies.
• Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently; good communication.
• Experience in mathematical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced solid-state characterization of large bRo5 molecules of pharmaceutical relevance.
• Apply novel crystallization techniques to recrystallize bRo5 molecules.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate with colleagues to define and implement crystallization, polymorph, salt, and co‑crystal screening activities according to project timelines.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation and Biopharmaceutics to define and implement screening and characterization strategies consistent with solid form selection for clinical studies.
• Solve scientific problems using contemporary Materials Science experimental techniques.
• Contribute to the development of new scientific approaches and knowledge within the Materials Science organization.
• Ensure contemporaneous and accurate entries are made in the electronic laboratory notebook system according to accepted good practice.

Skills

Solid-state characterization

Spectroscopy (FTIR/NIR/FT-Raman/SSNMR)

Amorphous solid dispersion

Mathematical modeling

Analytical chemistry

Organizational skills & communication

Problem solving in Materials Science

Solid form screening strategies

Education

MS or PhD in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field

Job description

Eurofins is seeking a highly innovative Materials Scientist to advance solid-form strategies for bRo5 molecules, including PROTACs and molecular glues. Based in Groton, CT, the role supports advanced solid-state screening, ASD formulations, and predictive modeling within the Materials Science group.

You will collaborate with Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation and Biopharmaceutics teams to implement screening strategies aligned with clinical study goals, while maintaining rigorous notebook