Principal Analytical Scientist - LCMS & GCMS

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, 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

Job Overview:

The successful candidate will work in a tobacco analytical production laboratory supporting the validation and transfer of methods on qualified instrumentation on a regular basis, including but not limited to: GC, LC, Dissolution, IC, ICPMS, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out routine GCMS and LCMS methods in an ISO17025 accredited analytical production lab as part of an insourced services operation. Serve as Subject Matter Expert in the area of GCMS, LCMS, LC, and GC technology for the team.
• Work closely with the client and the Eurofins team to develop, optimize, and transfer new methods into routine production. Serve as technical liaison to the client and Eurofins laboratory team for method transfers.
• Perform advanced instrument and method troubleshooting; propose and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with Eurofins QA and Eurofins Special Projects Team to resolve issues and challenges impacting routine production. Lead the efforts of implementing continuous improvement projects by documenting ideas, prioritizing projects, documenting projects, maintaining the status, and communicating status to client and lab stakeholders.
• Mentor and train Eurofins analysts performing routine methods.
• Perform instrument calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, recognize-errors, identify root causes, maintain excellent working knowledge of instrumentation, and serve laboratory as an LC and LC/MS Specialist
• Perform daily laboratory duties to include preparing samples, performing analysis, calculating data, recording/reporting data, performing general housekeeping in alignment with 5S standards, and performing other duties as assigned.
• Meet all quality and productivity metrics
• Apply the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility; maintain ISO 17025 quality standards and accreditation for the laboratory.
• Review data, data notebooks, logbooks, and reports to ensure highest quality
• Demonstrate strong client service skills
• Proactively plan and maximize productivity
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration
• Implement operational improvements
• Support and promote company policies and procedures
  
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in chemistry (or related discipline) with 15 years of relevant experience, applicable laboratory experience. Masters Degree in chemistry (or related discipline) with 10 years of relevant experience, or PhD with 5 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth, hands-on experience using LCMS, GCMS, LC, and GC laboratory instrumentation and experience with production laboratory operations; IC experience is a plus.
• In-depth experience in method development, method transfers, instrument troubleshooting, method improvements, process improvements, and training/mentoring junior scientists
• Experience working within an established quality system (ISO 17025 preferred)
• Understanding of production laboratory operations
• Detailed-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills along with demonstrated ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred
• Experience in the tobacco industry
  
  
  

Additional Information

Position is Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Richmond, VA are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
  
  
  

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