Sample Analyst

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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

We are seeking a Scientist I, Sample Analyst to support drug substances/product testing for our Professional Scientific Services group in the Gaithersburg, MD area.

Analyst responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Candidate will be responsible for testing drug substances and products by established site-specific GxP, SOP, and protocols. Testing includes, but is not limited to; chromatographic, electrophoresis, and spectroscopic methods.
• BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related scientific discipline with 0-1 years of relevant experience or other equivalent experience. Prior wet lab experience is a must.
• Analysts will document and report all work using an electronic laboratory notebook and computer-based data storage software.
• Recognizes deviations from project guidelines, determines appropriate action and notifies applicable personnel.
• Candidate must have excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Maintain laboratory and equipment using Lean 6 Sigma methods.
• Must be willing to participate in cross-functional support teams, such as sample management.
• Applicants must be willing to work around and handle unknown health risk material in a Biosafety level 2/3 Environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Prior experience with chromatography (SEC, IEC, RPLC), electrophoresis (cIEF, cGE), physiochemical/compendial (Appearance, pH, A280) or immunoassay (ELISA, SPR) techniques is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
•  Great attention to detail and data integrity.
• Experienced in pipetting and using a variety of pipettes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve with a good understanding and application of the scientific method.
• Familiarity with SOP and GxP requirements and documentation.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while maintaining self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Basic minimum requirements:

•  BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related scientific discipline with 0-1 years of relevant experience. Prior wet lab experience is a must.
• General understanding of liquid chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectroscopy
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
•  Computer Skills: Outlook, Excel, Word, Chrome Web browser.

What to Expect in the Interview Process:

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with the Recruiter 
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with the Group Leader

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Candidates must be flexible to adapt to schedule changes requiring shift changes and/or weekend work, and overtime may be required as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Gaithersb