Staff Scientist, Biodegradation & Metabolism

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 5.4 billion Euros turnover, over 900 laboratories across 50 countries and about 55,000 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.

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Staff Scientist to work in Hercules, CA.

Staff Scientist I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Use a diverse range of analytical methods for investigation of a test substance in a test system
• Performs laboratory tasks including but not limited to use of analytical balances, measuring volumes, proficient at dispensing volumes with devices such as syringe, pipet, or graduated cylinder, preparation of buffer solutions, use of pH meter, sample processing/ homogenization, microbial analysis, total organic carbon measurement, wet/dry determinations, sample combustions, use of liquid scintillation counters and assist with experimental setup such as preparation of traps for volatile components
• Performs sample extractions, concentration of soluble fractions, partitioning of sample extracts, extract cleanup by solid phase extraction (SPE), calibrant preparations, chromatographic analysis using various techniques such as thin layer chromatography (TLC), or high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), preparation of derivatives of analytes/metabolites (chemical or enzyme)
• Documentation of work performed in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, instrument logbooks, or other printed documents as per applicable SOP and GLP guidelines
• Organization and maintenance of study raw data binders
• Helps with laboratory housekeeping maintaining and organizing the laboratory space to keep appearance clean and safe for laboratory personnel
• Computer literate able to use common Microsoft Office software programs (Outlook, Excel and Word) and laboratory instrument software (ChemStation, Laura, ImageQuant, Radiochromatogram Program, Analyst, etc.)
• Maintain assigned laboratory instruments and equipment
• Preparation of data summaries, draft reports and response to QA audits
• Contribute to revision of SOPs and writing initial draft of new SOPs
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve problems encountered during conduct of studies
• May be designated as Study Director of one or more projects responsible for monitoring GLP compliance of work performed on assigned project(s)
• Presentation of project updates for presentation to sponsors
• Helps training new laboratory personnel

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, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of five years of experience in a directly relevant setting. 
• A Master’s degree in a relevant fie