What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extractables & Leachables LC/MS Scientist 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.
Job Description
The Extractables & Leachables Testing department evaluates container closure systems, delivery systems, manufacturing components, and medical devices for extractable and leachable compounds that may pose health risks to the patient. This individual will:
- Perform various tasks and analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products with a high degree of accuracy and precision
- Review/prepare standards and samples for analysis and running a variety of equipment or instrumentation independently
- Troubleshoot and solve instrumental and/or method problems
- Work efficiently, proactively, and productively
- Ensure that client receives quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations;
- Evaluate current systems and suggest process improvements when appropriate;
- Write complete and detailed investigations independently;
- Support multiple projects simultaneously;
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and train newer analysts.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience operating GC/MS and/or ICP systems
- Experience with Extractables and Leachables testing
- Experience with ISO10993 and/or ISO18562 testing
- Experience in a cGMP, GLP, and/or ISO17025 compliant/accredited lab
- Experience with method development and validation
- Experience identifying unknown compounds by mass spec
- Polymeric experience/education
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or related scientific discipline
- At least 1 year of experience operating LCMS
- Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
Additional Information
Working schedule will be Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional overtime as required. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 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 holiday
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
