Senior Scientist - Medical Device Chemistry and Container Testing

Eurofins Scientific

Eurofins Scientific

Lancaster, PA, USA
Posted on Dec 12, 2024

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

ob Summary: Eurofins Medical Device Chemistry and Container Testing team is seeking a Senior Scientist to research, develop and build methods for materials such as polymers, metals, biomaterials, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals which will be validated by ICH standards and comply with ISO, ASTM and USP regulations. Candidates will ideally possess multiple instrument and method experiences, including chromatography and Empower. The role may require use of GC, HPLC, MALLS, DSC/TGA, FTIR, IC, ICP, TOC, and other wet chemistry techniques.

  • Performing preparation and analysis for medical devices for chemical analysis using HPLC, GC, chromatography, various other instruments, and wet chemistry
  • Following GMP methods for client samples
  • Development and Validation of novel methods for medical devices
  • Writing technical documents for experiments

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related degree concentration
  • 5 years experience using Empower software
  • 3 years of experience using chromatography in a cGMP environment
  • 3 years of experience with basic validation work
  • Experience performing compendial testing
  • Ability to work in the U.S. for any employer, indefinitely, without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.