Scientist II

Eurofins is the world leader in the bio/pharmaceutical testing market. With over €6.5 billion in annual revenues and 62,000 employees across 900 sites in 62 countries, Eurofins is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the biopharmaceutical, food, and environmental industries.

The Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) Group is the largest network of harmonized bio/pharmaceutical GMP product testing laboratories worldwide. Eurofins BPT provides comprehensive CMC laboratory services for the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. The service portfolio supports all stages of the drug development process and all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing, including method development, microbiology, process validation and quality control.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
• Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
• Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
• Performs laboratory operations with good dexterity, good laboratory technique, and high degree of accuracy and precision
• Perform/review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures.
• Perform routine, non-routine and complex analyses; instrumental analyses; including calibration and troubleshooting/repair of instruments independently
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask
• Perform all work independently
• Serve as a trainer for newer analysts
• Review/Document testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements - striving to minimize errors
• Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods
• Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation
• Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's
• Demonstrate technical writing skills and initiate/support completing investigations
• Demonstrate desire to learn independently, including new analytical techniques and nonroutine analyses
• Demonstrate leadership qualities including;
  • Effective communication o Display confidence
  • Demonstrate motivation and take initiative
  • Follow through on assignments
• Process/review data, generate/review reports, and evaluate data
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Independently seek out work
• Perform laboratory maintenance if required
• Support and drive LEAN initiatives
• Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Communicates effectively with client staff members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, analytical sciences
• 4+ years of professional experience
• Capillary electrophoresis proficiency required
• Knowledge of Empower required

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA area 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

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.