Solid State Chemist

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions • Rahway, NJ

3d • $27 - $29 • 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. 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. This role involves investigating and characterizing the solid forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including polymorphs, salts, co-crystals, and amorphous forms. Some of the responsibilities include designing and executing solid form screening studies to identify optimal forms for drug development based on properties, other responsibilities include growing single crystals or conducting high throughput screening. Physical form screening with established protocols to identify novel crystalline forms including polymorphs, solvates, salts and cocrystals under the guidance of a scientific supervisor. Physical measurements on samples to support chemical process and pharmaceutical formulation development. Independently execute laboratory experiments and present results in a contextualized manner. Data processing, interpretation and documentation. Maintain stock salt solutions, solvents and chemicals up to date. Calibration and routine maintenance of common laboratory equipment. Ensure a safe and organized laboratory environment by following all applicable safety protocols and guidelines.

Requirements

• Completed Bachelors degree in a scientific concentration
• 3+ years of experience working in industry lab setting
• Experience with analytical techniques such as XRPD, DSC AND TGA-IR
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing solid form screening studies to identify optimal forms for drug development based on properties
• Growing single crystals or conducting high throughput screening
• Physical form screening with established protocols to identify novel crystalline forms including polymorphs, solvates, salts and cocrystals under the guidance of a scientific supervisor
• Physical measurements on samples to support chemical process and pharmaceutical formulation development
• Independently execute laboratory experiments and present results in a contextualized manner
• Data processing, interpretation and documentation
• Maintain stock salt solutions, solvents and chemicals up to date
• Calibration and routine maintenance of common laboratory equipment
• Ensure a safe and organized laboratory environment by following all applicable safety protocols and guidelines

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees