Scientist II

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

About the role

The Scientist II is responsible for development and implementation of analytical procedures and specifications in support of the development and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for traditional synthetic molecules (including potent) and peptides. Primary analytical techniques include chromatography (HPLC/UPLC, GC, and IC), Spectroscopy (NMR, ICP-MS, FTIR and UV-Vis), and physical properties (particle size, water content, etc.). The Scientist II is expected to support the functions including sample analysis by a variety of analytical techniques with respect to potent compounds. This role is 100% on site at our Devens, MA facility.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample analysis, interprets results, and reports data.
• Documents all analyses per SOPs.
• Assists with method development, method qualification/validation/transfer activities, drafts weekly reports, method qualification/validation protocols/reports for analytical procedures.
• Prepares high quality written documentation (notebook entry, summary reports, SOPs, analytical procedures, etc.).
• Troubleshoots analytical instrumentation.
• Communicates effectively in verbal and written form on research results and plans.
• Demonstrates initiative in handling responsibilities and collaborates with the team members.
• Participates in self-development activities.
• Applies cGMP, quality, regulatory, and EH&S standards in compliance with company procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Promotes a safe and compliant work environment by following EH&S policies, reporting incidents, and supporting corrective actions and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

• BS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 2+ years relevant experience or MS in Analytical chemistry or equivalent with 1+ years of related experience in analytical development (R&D and method qualification/validation) environment within pharmaceutical industry in a cGMP environment.
• Proficiency in standard analytical techniques such as: HPLC, GC, UV, KF, and FTIR.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of MS Project.
• Experience in establishing integrated plans with resource and task constraints.

Schedule

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed.

Pay

Compensation: $65,000-72,000/year

Benefits

• 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