Staff Scientist - Environmental Fate

Eurofins•Easton, MD

11d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) is seeking a Staff Scientist to join its Environmental Fate department at its facility in Easton, MD. EAS has over 50 years of experience in the crop protection industry and offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing laboratory and field support across various industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers. As part of the EAS Group, you will join a network of laboratories focused on executing top-tier scientific studies, with access to specialized equipment and instrumentation, and collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology or other directly related field and a minimum of five years of experience in an environmental fate laboratory
A Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
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
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

GLP study director or project management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Designs and supervises simple and complex experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD, etc.)
Routinely develops procedures and methods for the solution of technical problems
Serves as an expert for technical issues for staff and external customers
Performs advance troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment
Conducts studies to determine the persistence and behavior of chemicals in the environment
Performs complex data evaluations, reviews the work of others, and writes complex technical reports and standard operating procedures
May serve as a primary business contact for clients
Likely to work on several projects concurrently and may monitor and direct activities of other staff performing work in area of expertise
May be designated as Study Director of one or more projects responsible for monitoring GLP compliance of work performed on assigned project(s)
Confers with scientists and colleagues regarding research, required to prepare technical papers and reports
Conducts training of staff on techniques necessary to perform laboratory assignments