Staff Scientist - Environmental Fate

Eurofins Agroscience Services; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Personal days

Wellness program

Education assistance

Job summary

Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) Easton, MD, is seeking a Staff Scientist to design, supervise, and optimize GLP-compliant studies across toxicology, chemistry, and environmental fate. You will work with a team of scientists to deliver high-quality research for North American clients.

The role emphasizes independent work, effective communication, and adherence to regulatory requirements, with opportunities to advance to study director on key projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; minimum 5 years’ environmental fate lab experience.
• GLP study director or project management experience preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Designs and supervises simple and complex experiments per regulatory requirements (DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD).
• Routinely develops procedures for solving technical problems.
• Serves as expert for technical issues for staff and external customers.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.
• Conducts studies on persistence and behavior of chemicals in the environment.
• Writes complex technical reports and SOPs; may be Study Director for GLP projects.
• May monitor activities of other staff and coordinate multiple projects.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication

Independent and team player

Ability to learn new techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry/forensic chemistry or biology

Master’s degree substitution for experience

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. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the network of Eurofins companies.

Group's key figures are approx. 5.4 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 65,000 staff.

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. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the network of Eurofins companies.

Group's key figures are approx. 5.4 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 65,000 staff.

Job Description

If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.

When you join the EAS Group, you’ll become part a network of laboratories that prioritizes the execution of top-tier scientific studies. With access to specialized equipment and best-in-class instrumentation, you will collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors to rapidly build upon your existing skills set.

Location: EAS Easton, MD. The largest EAS laboratory with more than 100 scientists servicing multiple portfolios is the center for our biological, toxicology, chemistry, and environmental fate contract research for North America. Successful candidates would be part of a large diverse team collaborating to delivery high quality research to key markets. Located on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, this historic small town has high quality of life with easy access to major cities like Washington, DC, Baltimore and Annapolis.

Staff Scientist responsibilities

• Designs and supervises simple and complex experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD, etc.)
• Routinely develops procedures and methods for the solution of technical problems
• Serves as an expert for technical issues for staff and external customers
• Performs advance troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment
• Conducts studies to determine the persistence and behavior of chemicals in the environment
• Performs complex data evaluations, reviews the work of others, and writes complex technical reports and standard operating procedures
• May serve as a primary business contact for clients
• Likely to work on several projects concurrently and may monitor and direct activities of other staff performing work in area of expertise
• May be designated as Study Director of one or more projects responsible for monitoring GLP compliance of work performed on assigned project(s)
• Confers with scientists and colleagues regarding research, required to prepare technical papers and reports
• Conducts training of staff on techniques necessary to perform laboratory assignments

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry or biology and a minimum of five years of experience in an environmental fate laboratory
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience
• GLP study director or project management experience preferred
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., with overtime and some weekend shifts required as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Easton, MD are encouraged to apply.

What It’s Like to Work Here

Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.

Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.

Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401k Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Personal Days

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

...and more!

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today! To learn more, please check out our video and explore our website, www.eurofinsus.com/agroscience-services

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.