Entry Level Chemist

Eurofins•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

The Entry Level Chemist performs physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products, including tablets, capsules, parenterals, devices, aerosols, liquids, creams, and gels. The role involves independently operating laboratory instruments, preparing samples and standards, setting up and validating analytical processes, executing method transfer protocols, documenting work in compliance with GMP requirements, and performing monthly equipment maintenance. Applicants must be authorized to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship. Candidates living within commuting distance of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or another related degree concentration, or equivalent directly related experience.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Currently living locally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, or within a commutable distance.

Responsibilities

Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products.
Independently operate laboratory instrumentation, including chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer instruments (coulometric and volumetric), UV/Spec, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto-titrators, TLC, and dissolution apparatus.
Prepare samples for analysis and operate some instrumentation with minimal supervision.
Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department.
Prepare standards and samples for analysis.
Execute method transfer protocols.
Document work as required for GMP compliance.
Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.