Senior Scientist – Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist

LabRulez; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a highly innovative Senior Scientist – Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist based in Groton, CT. The role focuses on non-traditional solid-form strategies for beyond Rule-of-5 (bRo5) molecules, including PROTACs, RIPTACs, and molecular glues, and supports the design of amorphous solid dispersions (ASD) and predictive models.

You will conduct solid-state characterization, apply crystallization techniques, and collaborate with Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or MS with 2+ years in a related field.
• Strong pharmaceutical testing experience for drug production.
• Experience with solid-state characterization techniques (XRD, FTIR, Raman, NMR).
• Sufficient data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience with amorphous solid dispersion strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced solid-state characterization of large drug molecules.
• Apply crystallization techniques to optimize solid forms.
• Collaborate with Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation and Biopharmaceutics.
• Support screening strategies from project timelines.
• Document results in the ELN with good scientific practice.

Skills

Solid-state characterization

Amorphous solid dispersion

Data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Mathematical modeling

Education

Bachelor's or MS in a related field

Tools

X-ray powder diffraction

FTIR/NIR

Raman spectroscopy

SSNMR

DSC/TGA

Job description

Scientific and Research Fellow, Material analysis, Molecular spectroscopy UV-Vis, RAMAN, FTIR, Microscopy, X-Ray

Senior Scientist – Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist

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.

Senior Scientist – Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly innovative Materials Scientist with deep expertise in non-traditional solid-form strategies for beyond Rule-of-5 (bRo5) molecules, including PROTACs, RIPTACs, and molecular glues. This role will support the design of advanced solid form screening approaches, amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) formulations, predictive mathematical models.The position is based in Groton, CT (USA).

Role 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree (MS) with 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Strong pharmaceutical, API, small molecules testing for drug production is required
• Experience in pharmaceutical solid state characterization techniques (such as x-ray powder diffraction, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, spectroscopy, etc.). Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience and understanding of infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, FT-Raman) and/or SSNMR.
• Experience with solving Materials Science problems related to large molecules, e.g., solid state chemistry and particle characterization using experimental approaches and team collaboration.
• Experience with amorphous solid dispersion strategies and ability to develop innovative solid form screening strategies.
• Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.
• Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Experience in mathematical modeling.

Additional Information

• The position is full-time, M- F 8 am to 5 pm
• May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CTare encouraged to apply.
• 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
• #LI-EB1

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.