Senior Scientist II

Company Description

About Us

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

 In 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Perform various tasks and analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products; reviewing or preparing standards and samples for analysis and running a variety of equipment or instrumentation independently; troubleshoot and solve both instrumental and/or method problems; working efficiently; provide consultation to clients including interpretation of results; leading project/test areas including mentoring junior staff members; evaluate current systems and suggest process improvements when appropriate; write complete and detailed investigations independently; support multiple projects simultaneously; demonstrate leadership qualities and provide coverage for management when needed; suggest and implement lab improvements or LEAN initiatives; on-board new instrumentation and equipment; write procedures for new instrument platforms

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate

 Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility

 Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

 Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration

 Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity

 Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration

 Regular attendance and punctuality

 Meets all requirements of a Senior Scientist I in addition to:

 Provide consultation to clients on technical issues, including interpretation of results

 Guide and mentor junior staff to successfully complete projects and grow technical knowledge

 Develop advanced knowledge in a minimum of one technical discipline

 Expand ability to on-board new instrumentation – learn requirements for data integrity

 Perform complex data evaluations and write complex technical reports

 Display ability to apply principles of scientific thinking to a complex range of intellectual and practical problems

 Communicates effectively with client staff members

 Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

 Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace

Performs other duties as assigned Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required. (List three to five key quantifiable skills or position requirements that the candidate must have to be considered for this position.)

Education/Experience (BMQ): Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and a minimum of 6 years of laboratory experience, masters degree with a minimum of 4 years of laboratory experience or a Ph.D. with a minimum 2 years of laboratory experience

Additional Information

Additional information 

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION

• As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
   

• Authorization to work in the United States without Sponsorship 

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.