Chemist I

Eurofins • Lancaster, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, aiming to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. They are a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. Eurofins also has a significant presence in genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and clinical studies support, with an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations, and a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. The company has grown from one laboratory to 58,000 staff across 900 laboratories in over 54 countries, offering over 200,000 analytical methods. In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR
6,515 billion.

The Chemist I position involves performing various types of testing using a range of chromatographic systems and other analytical instruments. This role requires executing specialized analyses, method transfer, and feasibility testing, as well as documenting work to ensure GMP compliance. Responsibilities also include performing tests accurately, troubleshooting method and instrumentation problems, using specific computer software, and producing written reports. The Chemist I will also develop and execute validation plans, carry out method transfers and feasibility studies, and train technical staff. Some travel to client sites for technical meetings may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• 3 years related pharmaceutical experience in a cGMP environment
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of transferable laboratory experience
• Experience using EMPOWER and HPLC in industry
• Experience with validation in industry

Responsibilities

• Perform various type of testing using chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer (Coulometric and Volumetric), UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto-titrators, TLC, and dissolution apparatus
• Execute specialized analyses and method transfer and feasibility testing
• Document work as required for GMP compliance
• Perform tests accurately
• Troubleshoot method and instrumentation problems
• Use office and instrumentation specific computer software
• Produce written reports (e.g., SOP, OMC, client reports)
• Develop and execute validation plans
• Carry out method transfers and feasibility studies
• Train technical staff
• Travel to client sites for technical meetings (could be required)

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level