Senior Research Chemist

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.

Analyzes routine samples using established methods (HPLC, LCMS) while demonstrating the ability to develop new methods and continuously improve processes with new techniques or technologies analyzing routine samples. Leads scientific progression in the industry, and within EFII.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing independently in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Documents work, maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
• Independently sets-up, maintains, operates, and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and software, including problem identification and resolution.
• Organizes, leads project meetings, plans, monitors, and guides project work
• Performs peer review and QC review of data.
• Performs assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively completes multiple assignments.
• Promotes and contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members and plans team workload in coordination with supervisors or managers.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Understands data generated, and history of methods.
• Recognizes deviations from normal results and informs Study Director, Principal Investigator, and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and drives corrective action of problems.
• Identifies problems and performs modifications in test methods or procedures.
• Develops new procedures as needed or directed.
• Understands chemistry principles/concepts involved across many functional groups.
• Initiates, drives, implements and directs others in process improvement initiatives.
• Completes all required training courses.
• Trains, mentors, and assists less experienced staff.
• Sets up and performs optimization, and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices, and performs method development.
• Participates / leads client visits as needed, and communicates technical information, while demonstrating the ability to represent multiple functional groups.
• Evaluates data for incorporation into written reports, and peer-reviews publishable works.
• Writes reports, methods, protocols, and SOPs, and evaluates suggestions for modifications to test methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of departmental procedures and policies, and develops modifications to these procedures and policies.
• Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Initiates and drives the assessment and qualification of new equipment and instrumentation as appropriate.
• Assures technical staff compliance to SOPs and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Viewed as a resource across EFII, and within the industry.
• Transfers, sets up and performs complex analyses using unfamiliar or new methods, utilizing EFII resources including scientific guidance as needed.
• Designs and teaches others to independently conduct tests for chemistry projects and provide initial analysis.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

• BS/BA degree in science or related field plus 10+ years of relevant experience. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Knowledge of experimental design and ability to evaluate and interpret data.
• Proficient at advanced instrument operation and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of computers and programs.
• Concise and effective verbal and written communication skills with internal and external clients.
• 10+ years of related experience
• Ability to learn new tasks
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently

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 USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.