Biophysical Analytical Scientist

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!  

Job Description

Employee Responsibilities:

We currently have exciting opportunities for a Biophysical Analytical Scientist within our Preformulation department, located at our Kenilworth, NJ site. In this role, you will apply Biophysical analytical skills in biotherapeutic drug products characterization with focus on product robustness. You will be working in a collaboratively team environment to support both early and late stage formulation development.

Responsibilities include:

• Execution of testing protocols, including timely sample preparation, analytical testing and data reporting, with little to no supervision.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot biophysical instruments
• Documentation and reporting of results in an electronic notebook system
• Review of ELN notebooks
• Interaction with other technical groups with effective communication of results and coordination with other team members to handle the analytical workload
• Phase-appropriate biophysical characterization of formulations

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• 1 to 2 years of expertise in operating various Biophysical instruments including but not limited to AUC, CD, CESDS, HIAC, DLS, DSC, FTIR, SEC-MALS, MFI, Raman; good understanding of protein science, protein/peptide stability, and protein-protein interactions.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skill
• 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
• Proven ability to work independently in hands-on laboratory setting

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline
• Strong laboratory analytical skills are required. 
• Recent Research or Industrial experience with biophysical and biochemical techniques for biotherapeutics characterization is required
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rahway, NJ 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
• Eligibility for potential yearly Bonus & Merit-Based Pay Increases

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