Associate Materials Scientist

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!  

Job Description

The Associate Scientist provides laboratory support in synthesizing salt forms of drug candidates and polymorphs, evaluates these forms for acceptability as drug substance as it relates to chemical manufacturing and formulation into pharmaceutical products, and is responsible for writing sections of reports for regulatory submissions.  The position is based in Groton, CT (USA).

Role Responsibilities:

• Support multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate with colleagues to define and implement crystallization, polymorph, salt, and co-crystal screening activities according to project timelines.
• Conduct routine solid state characterization (e.g., X-ray powder diffraction, thermal analysis, moisture sorption, microscopy, spectroscopy) of small molecules of pharmaceutical relevance. 
• Collaborate with colleagues in Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation and Biopharmaceutics to define and implement screening and characterization strategies consistent with solid form selection for clinical studies.
• Solve scientific problems using contemporary Materials Science experimental techniques.
• Contribute to the development of new scientific approaches and knowledge within the Materials Science organization.
• Ensure contemporaneous and accurate entries are made in the electronic laboratory notebook system according to accepted good practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s degree (MS) in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Experience in solid state characterization techniques (such as x-ray powder diffraction, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, spectroscopy, etc.). Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience with solving Materials Science problems, e.g., solid state chemistry and particle characterization using experimental approaches and team collaboration.
• Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.
• Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• A strong interest and motivation to learn new technologies and concepts is expected.
• Some programming experience is a plus, but not required. 
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT are encouraged to apply. 

Additional Information

• Position is Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Overtime as needed. 
• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
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• Position is Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Overtime as needed. 
• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.