Senior Bioanalytical Chemist - Scientist II

Eurofins•Saint Charles, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Discovery Services North America, LLC, part of the Eurofins Discovery™ group of companies, is seeking a Senior Bioanalytical Chemist - Scientist II to join their team. This role is a major provider of services and products to the drug discovery research industry, serving global clients in the Pharma and Biotech industries. The position offers the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, collaborate with team members, and directly impact human health worldwide. The company philosophy supports work-life balance, career progression, and offers benefits such as formal mentoring programs, tuition reimbursement, extensive career training, competitive health benefits, paid time off, and 10 annual paid holidays.

Requirements

Direct/ Demonstrated experience with Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) in a contract research organization or industry laboratory in one or more of the following areas: Bioanalytical Method Development for Small and/or Large Molecules, Drug Metabolism and Metabolite Identification, Mass Spectrometry Based Proteomics.
Direct/ Demonstrated experience with Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) systems and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated proficiency in contributing independently on a project team with time and quality deliverables.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience working in a Quality Management System.
Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.
B.S. with 10 years relevant experience OR M.S. with 7 years relevant experience OR Ph.D. with 3 years relevant experience OR an equivalent of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents, such as standard operating procedures and technical reports.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, statistical analyses, and data interpretation.
Ability to multitask with organization and manage time effectively.
Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work in a laboratory setting, according to physical requirements of a laboratory role.
Lab equipment and office computer/software proficiency.
Above average oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, capacity for team environment, and exhibits a genuine interest in drug discovery in support of advancing human health.
Ability to develop new methods, and lead research and development projects.
Ability to review and QC release data/reports.
Ability to lead small, informal sub-teams, train, and train new team members.
Ability to conduct mid-size projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to contribute to strategic vision, establishment of new service lines, equipment, and data management systems.
Ability to easily support cross-functional demands.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sciex® or Thermo High Resolution/ Accurate Mass Instrumentation is a plus.
Demonstrated experience with validation of bioanalytical methods in accordance with regulatory (FDA, ICH, OECD) guidelines.
Experience with liquid handling, automation, solid-phase extraction (SPE), HTS applications, and large-scale screening.
Experience with Sciex® or Thermo® High Resolution/ Accurate Mass Instrumentation and Associated Software is a plus.
Experience in small team leadership and project management.
Experience in leading and delivering results in R&D or innovation programs.

Responsibilities

Performs work in a laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role.
Conducts production assays primarily in ADME Toxicology Services, but will also support BioTherapeutics Services based on business needs.
Develops Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) methods for ADME/ DMPK applications.
Develops analytical methods supporting project teams both internally and externally for new assay development.
Performs Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Mass Spectrometers and HPLC units.
Prepares and manages inventory of buffers, reagents, semi-finished and finished goods.
Provides solutions to more complex problems, identifies and initiates process improvements.
Maintains high data quality and reproducibility.
Performs data and report QC review within the department, and may support study director.
Takes ownership of client projects with minimal supervision.
Supports validation of new methods, and contributes to expansion of service/product line, equipment, and data management systems.
Understands and complies with requirements for work performed at a GxP site.
Completes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirements.
Demonstrates proficiency with care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assets.
Conducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as required.
Adheres to department SOPs and documentation requirements, maintains accurate data management and reporting.
Supports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins’ competencies, as defined in the job plan.
Provides training to colleagues and external end users, when required.
Contributes to scientific community, and site research and development objectives.
Works effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business production, project timelines, and quality objectives.
Adjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelines.
Routinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients.
Performs other duties, as assigned.