Staff Scientist

Eurofins•Easton, MO

9d•$60,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Agroscience Services is seeking a Staff Scientist to join the Analytical Chemistry team at its Easton, Maryland facility. The role involves conducting laboratory analysis and experimentation with minimal supervision, using prescribed protocols, standard operating procedures, and methods. The Staff Scientist may serve as Study Director for method development, installation, validation, and other standalone chemistry projects, or as Principal Analyst supporting toxicological studies. The position also involves developing and conducting studies under GLP guidelines, managing data collection, review, and reporting, and monitoring study procedures for data accuracy and report quality. The role may include limited supervisory duties. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime required as needed. It is based at the EAS facility in Easton, Maryland, a large laboratory supporting biological, toxicology, chemistry, and environmental fate research for North America. Candidates currently living within commuting distance are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, or biology.
At least six years of directly relevant experience or demonstrated comparable competency and skill attainment.
Familiarity with or experience in a laboratory setting.
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; 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.
Experience in industrial chemistry, polymer chemistry, and GPC chromatography is identified as desirable in the posting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory analysis and experimentation on substances with minimal supervision, following prescribed protocols, standard operating procedures, and methods.
Function 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.
Perform limited supervisory duties as needed.