Staff Scientist - Environmental Fate

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services•Easton, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Agroscience Services is hiring a Staff Scientist for its Easton, Maryland laboratory, the company’s largest EAS laboratory, with more than 100 scientists and work across biological, toxicology, chemistry, and environmental fate portfolios. The role is part of a diverse team conducting research for North American markets. The Staff Scientist conducts environmental fate studies examining the persistence and behavior of chemicals, designs and supervises experiments, develops methods, and provides technical expertise to staff and clients. The position may include project management, client contact, directing other staff, and serving as a Study Director responsible for monitoring GLP compliance. The role also involves evaluating data, preparing technical reports and standard operating procedures, collaborating with colleagues, and training staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, or biology, and at least five years of experience in an environmental fate laboratory; alternatively, a relevant master’s degree and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with 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.

Nice To Haves

GLP Study Director or project management experience.

Responsibilities

Design and supervise simple and complex experiments and procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, including DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, and OECD requirements.
Develop procedures and methods to solve technical problems.
Serve as a technical expert for staff and external customers.
Troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment.
Conduct studies to determine the persistence and behavior of chemicals in the environment.
Evaluate complex data, review the work of others, and write complex technical reports and standard operating procedures.
Serve as a primary business contact for clients as needed.
Work on multiple projects concurrently and monitor or direct other staff working in the area of expertise as needed.
Serve as Study Director for assigned projects as designated, monitoring GLP compliance of project work.
Consult with scientists and colleagues regarding research and prepare technical papers and reports.
Train staff on techniques needed to perform laboratory assignments.