Scientist

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services•Easton, MD

1d•Onsite

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. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the network of Eurofins companies. Eurofins: Testing for Life Group's key figures are approx. 7.0 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 65,000 staff. If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers. When you join the EAS Group, you’ll become part a network of laboratories that prioritizes the execution of top-tier scientific studies. With access to specialized equipment and best-in-class instrumentation, you will collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors to rapidly build upon your existing skills set. Location: EAS Easton, MD. The largest EAS laboratory with more than 100 scientists servicing multiple portfolios is the center for our biological, toxicology, chemistry, and environmental fate contract research for North America. Successful candidates would be part of a large diverse team collaborating to delivery high quality research to key markets. Located on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, this historic small town has high quality of life with easy access to major cities such as Washington, DC, Baltimore and Annapolis. Eurofins Agroscience Services is seeking a candidate to fill a position of Scientist to work with our Environmental Fate Department.

Requirements

Knowledge of Environmental fate and chemistry.
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
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.
A Bachelor’s Degree plus at least of eight years’ experience in the environmental fate field, M.S. with a minimum of five years’ experience or PhD in a relevant field.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

GLP study director or project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts studies to assess persistence and behavior of chemicals in the environment including biodegradation of organic chemicals, bioaccumulation in fish, hydrolysis phototransformation and partitioning in soils and sediments.
Experience to perform metabolite identification.
Designs and supervises experiments in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Serves as an expert for technical issues for staff and customers.
Performs data evaluations, reviews the work of others, and writes technical reports.
May serve as a primary business contact for clients.