Associate Scientist - Analytical Testing
About The Position
Eurofins BPT-Columbia is hiring an Associate Scientist, Analytical Testing for an entry-level laboratory role in Columbia, Missouri. The position provides recent graduates and early-career scientists with hands-on experience in analytical testing in a regulated pharmaceutical laboratory environment. The successful candidate performs routine and non-routine testing, supports stability and batch release programs, generates accurate laboratory data, and contributes to studies supporting product quality and compliance. Work is performed under established procedures and regulatory guidelines, with opportunities to develop technical expertise and take on increasing responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another closely related scientific field; equivalent coursework in a related scientific discipline may be considered.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a GMP and/or GLP-regulated laboratory environment.
- Hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC instrumentation.
- Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Previous laboratory experience through academic, internship, or industry settings.
Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing in accordance with approved methods, SOPs, GMP, and/or GLP requirements.
- Support pharmaceutical stability studies and batch release testing activities.
- Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and laboratory materials for analysis.
- Accurately record laboratory observations, results, and experimental data.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, and other laboratory equipment.
- Review laboratory data for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with study execution, data analysis, and report preparation.
- Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and compliance with safety requirements.
- Collaborate with scientists and laboratory staff to meet project timelines and quality objectives.
- Develop technical proficiency and assume increasing levels of responsibility as expertise grows.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
