Crystallization Scientist

Eurofins • Groton, CT

33d • $52,000 - $56,600

About The Position

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Support crystallization process development activities of the group through laboratory experiments including solubility screening experiments, kinetic solubility and metastable zone width measurements, and laboratory-scale crystallization experiments.
Hands-on generation of solid-state characterization data using powder X-ray diffraction and thermal methods such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA).
Analysis of product samples for key physical properties including particle size distribution and particle shape using optical microscopy and laser diffraction particle size analysis.
Support of technical initiatives that may involve the design, installation, repair, and maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment. Comfortable with multitasking
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

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
• Comfortable with multitasking
• 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

Responsibilities

• Support crystallization process development activities of the group through laboratory experiments including solubility screening experiments, kinetic solubility and metastable zone width measurements, and laboratory-scale crystallization experiments.
• Hands-on generation of solid-state characterization data using powder X-ray diffraction and thermal methods such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA).
• Analysis of product samples for key physical properties including particle size distribution and particle shape using optical microscopy and laser diffraction particle size analysis.
• Support of 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