What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Method Development Scientist position at Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement 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 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.
Job Description
What we offer:
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.
Job Description
- Perform analytical method development studies to determine feasibility of new analytical methods or modifications to existing methods, under guidance of Method Development Scientists. All aspects of testing including sample preparation and analysis, using various chromatographic instrumentation, for example both LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS.
- Perform analytical validation studies to provide data in support of proposed analytical method.
- Provide training and technical support to laboratory production personnel to implement newly developed methods.
- Work with Method Development Scientists to suggest improvements and troubleshoot existing analytical methods.
- Maintain assigned equipment and instrumentation according to Standard Operating Procedures. Perform all operational qualifications prior to development or validation studies according to standard operating procedures.
- Report writing and presentation of data for review.
- Experience with GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-FID, LC-FLD, LC-MSMS as well as hands on experience preparing samples using various SPE and clean up protocols.
- Strong computer, scientific and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve, taking next logical step, without relying on others for guidance. Most be self-directed.
- Ability to multitask is key. Must be able to work on multiple, high priority projects simultaneously.
- Hands on experience at both the Analyst and Lab Technician level demonstrated success with troubleshooting of methods and instrumentation issues
- Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles
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
