Staff Scientist - Environmental Fate

Eurofins Agroscience Services; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401k Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Personal Days

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

Job summary

Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) seeks an experienced Staff Scientist to join our Easton, MD lab. You’ll design and supervise environmental fate studies, troubleshoot instrumentation, and ensure GLP compliance while collaborating with a diverse team of scientists and study directors.

Located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, the region offers high quality of life with easy access to major cities. This role includes the potential to lead projects and interact with clients on technical matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related field with at least five years of environmental fate lab experience.
• A Master’s degree with three years relevant experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
• GLP study director or project management experience preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Designs and supervises experiments in accordance with regulatory requirements (e.g. DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD).
• Develops procedures and methods for solving technical problems.
• Serves as an expert for staff and external customers on technical issues.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.
• Conducts studies to determine persistence and behavior of chemicals in the environment.
• Writes complex reports and SOPs; may supervise other staff and monitor GLP compliance.
• May serve as primary business contact for clients.

Skills

Computer skills

Scientific skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology

Master's degree substituted for Bachelor's

Tools

Data analysis software

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.

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 include

• 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, biology or other directly related field 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.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance

• 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.