What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Scientist (HPLC) position at Eurofins?
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 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 Description
- Support client's Analytical Technology group by conducting wet-chemistry and instrumental analytical chemistry analysis on in-process, final batch concentrate (FBC), monovalent bulk concentrate (MBC) sample types.
- Preparing analytical standards and reagents
- Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments
- Calculating results using Excel spreadsheets and/or instrumental software
- Documenting results in electronic laboratory notebooks and reviewing notebooks of peers
- Supporting senior analytical chemists on various projects as assigned
- Utilizing technical knowledge to identify, troubleshoot, and assist with resolution of process problems
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a laboratory environment
- Experience working with proteins or carbohydrates
- Experience performing HPLC and experience with OpenLab/Chemstation and Empower3 software
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong computer skills
- Incumbent must be organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently or in a collaborative environment.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
- Position is full-time, onsite Monday- Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, position is located in Sanford, North Carolina
- May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.
- Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Sanford, NC are encouraged to apply.
- Valid driver’s license and personal transportation
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
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
