Senior Scientist - Medical Device Chemistry and Container Testing

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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer 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 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 Summary: Eurofins Medical Device Chemistry and Container Testing team is seeking a Senior Scientist to research, develop and build methods for materials such as polymers, metals, biomaterials, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals which will be validated by ICH standards and comply with ISO, ASTM and USP regulations. Candidates will ideally possess multiple instrument and method experiences, ideally including chromatography, Empower and/or ICP.

• Preparing samples for analysis and running instrumentation with minimum supervision
• Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department
• Run the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, GC, ICP, FTIR, IC, DSC, and dissolution apparatus
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis
• Writing technical documents for experiments
• Execute method validation and transfer protocols
• Document work as required for GMP compliance
• Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment
• The role may require use of GC, HPLC, DSC, FTIR, IC, ICP, and other wet chemistry techniques

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related degree concentration
• 3 years of experience using chromatography or ICP in a cGMP environment

Additional Preferences:

• Experience using Empower software
• Experience with ISO 10993 and ASTM methods
• Experience performing compendial testing
• Experience with method development and validation
• Familiarity with wet chemistry techniques
• Ability to work in the U.S. for any employer, indefinitely, without restriction or sponsorship
  
  

Position is full-time position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4pm. 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 USA Medical Devices is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.