Principal Investigator

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.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

Job Description

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate 

• Represents the single point of control for research studies and projects 

• Coordinates efforts of the study team 

• Manages client relationships 

• Compiles and communicates study requirements to appropriate study team members 

• Develops protocols and ensures that the protocol and report, including any changes, are approved and in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GXPs, quality agreements, and regulatory agency guidelines 

• Provides relevant information to assure accuracy of forecast and revenue recognition, reviews cost estimate and financial information for accuracy 

• Monitors progress and status of assigned studies.  Ensures that all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated responses to the test system, are accurately recorded and verified 

• Leads efforts with the study team to troubleshoot and solve assay problems, as necessary 

• Reviews reports for scientific accuracy and completeness 

• Provides technical/scientific guidance and leadership to ensure project completion and to other areas of the company 

• Performs post-project analysis of study performance 

• Leads and sponsors client visits 

• Responsible for ensuring that any unforeseen circumstances that may affect the quality and integrity of the study are identified and documented as they occur and corrective action is taken 

• Responds to unscheduled deadlines, client needs, and crises without neglecting other duties 

• Co-authors scientific papers/posters which are published or presented at scientific meetings 

• Assures on-time delivery of high quality data and reports 

• Evaluates data to assure regulatory guidelines and scientific expectations are met 

• On a broad basis, able to apply appropriate chemistry principles, theories, and concepts within the field of discipline.  Applies a working knowledge of related disciplines 

• Trains less-experienced staff 

• Performs other related duties as assigned 

• Travels to various EFII and client locations to support studies and projects 

• Travels to technical conferences to represent Eurofins 

• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

• Travel Requirements:        Yes, <10% 

• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area. 

• Overtime and weekend work as required 

• Mandatory immunizations and screening as required  

• Will be exposed to potential food allergens.  

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Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, microbiology, or equivalent degree with a minimum of 6 months of related experience

• Relevant experience may be substituted for education (minimum of 6 years of related experience) 

• Knowledge of regulatory agency guidelines 

• Proficiency in project management skills 

• Ability to conduct review of related literature and references to obtain the required information and subsequently apply it 

• Skilled in data interpretation and report writing 

• Skilled in performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications 

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