What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Chemist 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 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.
In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Analytical Chemist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Implementation of bioanalytical methods for the determination of drug and metabolite concentrations in biological fluids and tissues in support of drug development programs
- Utilize LC-MS/MS and Ligand binding assay instrumentation
- Preparation of samples and processing of data
- Utilize automated liquid handlers
- Documentation of experimental results in electronic notebooks
- Writing report summaries and collaborating with other scientists in the bioanalytical group.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess:
- 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 learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Knowledge of bioanalysis using LC/MS in a regulated environment.
- ·Experience with any of following: Waters Acuity UPLC, Sciex quadrupole MS/MS systems; Watson LIMS and Analyst software; Meso Scale Plate Reader, Hamilton robotic system.
- Adept in variety of sample preparation techniques: ligand binding, protein precipitation, liquid-liquid and solid phase extraction techniques.
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration
- Well-organized, great attention to detail, an avid learner, can follow SOPs, and excellent time management skills
- Ability to handle human and animal biological samples
Additional Information
This position is Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, 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 Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.
We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.
To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
