Senior Biochemist

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 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.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 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 specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

 In 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Performing a large variety of analytical tasks involved in extractables and leachables projects including the development and validation of analytical methods used in the leachable testing of drug products by means of various procedures including HPLC/UV, HPLC/MS GC, LC/MS, GC/MS, and ICP-OES
• Reading, understanding, and interpreting diverse analytical procedures presented in a variety of written styles
• Utilizing technical knowledge in the development of unique analytical methods (including researching projects via literature and internet)
• Performing unknown compound investigations utilizing mass spectrometry, working independently and efficiently
• Documenting work clearly and performing tests accurately
• Contacting clients on a routine basis and being responsible for some projects

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Experience/education in polymer chemistry is a plus 
• Experience with extractables and leachables testing
• Experience operating GC/MS, thermal desorption, and/or ICP systems.
• Experience with ISO 10993 and/or ISO 18562 testing
• Experience in a cGMP-, GLP, and/or ISO 17025 compliant/accredited lab.
• Experience with method development and validation
• Experience identifying unknown compounds by mass spec.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry or related science with a minimum of 6 years experience, or an MS with 3 years experience, or a PhD with 2 years experience operating LC/MS and/of GC/MS
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 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.

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