Staff Scientist

Eurofins•Easton, MO

7d•$60,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Agroscience Services is hiring a Staff Scientist for its Analytical Chemistry team at its Easton, Maryland facility. The role conducts laboratory analysis and experimentation with minimal supervision, following protocols, standard operating procedures, and methods. The Staff Scientist may serve as Study Director for method development, installation, validation, or other standalone chemistry projects, or as Principal Analyst supporting toxicological studies. The position includes developing and conducting studies under GLP guidelines and taking responsibility for data collection, review, and reporting, while monitoring procedures for data accuracy and report quality. The role may include limited supervisory duties. The Easton facility is a large research laboratory with more than 100 scientists supporting biological, toxicology, chemistry, and environmental fate research. The role works as part of a collaborative scientific team providing research services to multiple markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent directly related experience.
At least six years of directly relevant experience or demonstrated comparable competency and skill attainment.
Familiarity with and/or experience in a laboratory setting.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States 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

Master’s degree or PhD.
Experience in industrial chemistry, polymer chemistry, and GPC chromatography.
Four to eight years of experience in a GLP environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory analysis and experimentation on substances with minimal supervision, following prescribed protocols, standard operating procedures, and methods.
Serve as Study Director on method development, installation, validation, and other standalone chemistry projects, and/or serve as Principal Analyst supporting toxicological studies.
Develop and conduct studies under GLP guidelines.
Manage all aspects of data collection, review, and reporting.
Monitor study procedures to ensure data accuracy and report quality.
May function as a supervisor in a limited capacity.