Crystallization Scientist

Eurofins • Groton, CT

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing 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 Organisation services, with a growing presence in specialized clinical diagnostic testing. The company has expanded from one laboratory to 58,000 staff across 900 laboratories in over 54 countries, offering a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods. In 2021, Eurofins generated EUR 6.72 billion in revenues. The Crystallization Scientist will support crystallization process development through laboratory experiments, including solubility screening, kinetic solubility, metastable zone width measurements, and laboratory-scale crystallization. This role involves hands-on generation of solid-state characterization data using techniques such as powder X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). The scientist will also analyze product samples for key physical properties like particle size distribution and particle shape using optical microscopy and laser diffraction particle size analysis. Additionally, the position requires supporting technical initiatives, which may include the design, installation, repair, and maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with multitasking, independent, systematic, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and have good written communication skills, including experience with electronic laboratory notebooks, relational databases, and complex spreadsheets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering 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).
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Independent and systematic.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Good written communications, including use of electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Hands on experience with relational databases and complex spreadsheets.
• Comfortable with multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Support crystallization process development activities of the group through laboratory experiments.
• Conduct solubility screening experiments.
• Perform kinetic solubility and metastable zone width measurements.
• Execute laboratory-scale crystallization experiments.
• Generate solid-state characterization data using powder X-ray diffraction.
• Generate solid-state characterization data using thermal methods such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).
• Generate solid-state characterization data using thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA).
• Analyze product samples for key physical properties including particle size distribution.
• Analyze product samples for particle shape using optical microscopy.
• Analyze product samples for particle shape using laser diffraction particle size analysis.
• Support technical initiatives that may involve the design, installation, repair, and maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment.

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: Entry Level