Quality Control Chemist - 3nd Shift (Overnight)

Company 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 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Perform chemical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in support of process research, discovery research, GMP production, and stability testing.
• Responsible for utilizing common analytical techniques such as: HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, LC-MS, KF, FTIR, NMR, Refractive index, and wet chemical methods such as titrations.
• Execute routine analysis with direction on more complicated analysis, method development, and project management.
• Apply basic scientific knowledge to perform analysis and to solve simple analytical problems.
• Learn and follow all Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices. (GMPs)
• Revise SOPs, test methods, and GMP documents with guidance
• Conduct analysis and interpret results
• Transfer, modify, and improve analytical methods with guidance from experienced team members 
• Prepare scientific reports with guidance from experienced team members
• Review all data regarding raw materials, intermediates, and APIs
• Performs testing for the qualification of reference standards
• Perform cleaning validations and verifications
• Calibrate instruments and contribute to laboratory organization and compliance 

Qualifications

• BS in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with 1-2 years related experience in a pharmaceutical Quality Control environment
• Experience with common analytical techniques such as: NMR, UV, pH meter, HPLC is required
• Experience with common analytical techniques such as: , KF, FTIR, Refractive index, GC, LC-MS is preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English-language chemical periodicals, scientific journals, and regulatory documents and the ability to write clear and concise technical reports

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday. The hours are third shift. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Devens, MA are 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

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