Analytical Chemistry Group Leader

Company Description

Eurofins is a global leader in Testing for Life and over the last 20 years has been one of the fastest growing companies in the world, thanks to innovation in technology and service. We now are the global market leader in environmental, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics testing as well as in agro-sciences CRO (Contract Research Organization) services. Visit our website at www.eurofinsus.com to learn more about us.

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

Employee Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for supervising a group of scientists as well as perform the functions as an individual scientist relating to laboratory activities that include compatibility studies, method transfer, method remediation and method development). This individual will also prepare and review technical documents, including validation protocols/ reports and test procedures. Additionally, he/she will also independently perform all technical assignments, and is able to troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Prior experience in supervision
• Strong leadership, initiative, and team-building skills
• Foster morale and teamwork
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal are required.
• Proficiency in HPLC/UPLC testing, method development and validation
• Support developmental batch testing, as well as other studies to support regulatory submissions.
• Support the development of HPLC/UPLC methods and validation
• When required perform experiments in accordance with cGMP regulations, established business processes and protocols, and applicable SOPs.
• Document laboratory work that is detailed, timely and in compliance with GSP/GMP requirements
• Conduct technical data reviews, and present data interpretation and conclusions to customers for making informed decisions.
• Prepares and reviews technical documents, including validation protocols and reports, analytical test procedures, investigation reports, and change controls.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The applicant must have a BS in chemistry, analytical chemistry or related field with 5 – 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, MS in chemistry/analytical chemistry or related field and 2 – 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience or PhD degree in chemistry/analytical chemistry or related field is preferred.
• Experience with HPLC/UPLC testing and method development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Independent, accountable, attention to detail, ability to effectively balance multiple projects, and strong interpersonal/communication skills are required.
• Must be highly motivated and self-directed
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and works well with personnel at all levels.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

 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 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.