Senior Bioanalytical Chemist

Eurofins • St. Charles, MO

168d

About The Position

Become your most extraordinary self! Our team is intensely proud to be a major provider of services and products to the drug discovery research industry. Join Eurofins Discovery Services North America, LLC part of the Eurofins Discovery ™ group of companies serving global clients in the Pharma and Biotech industries. Work alongside industry experts and collaborate with team members to directly and positively impact human health worldwide! We have a philosophy to support work life balance, career progression opportunities and offer many benefits such as formal mentoring programs, tuition reimbursement, extensive career training programs, 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.
• 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, M.S. with 7 years relevant experience, Ph.D. with 3 years relevant experience, or an equivalent of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree