Formulation Scientist with Robotics Experience

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

We are seeking an associate scientist/scientist to join the Smart Lab within Drug Product Design and Supply.

The successful candidate will develop and deploy automation and technology processes for pharmaceutical drug candidates in a laboratory setting.

Position Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will help develop laboratory automation solutions for drug product development applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist with design and testing of modular hardware to facilitate data-rich experimentation.
• Partner with research scientists and engineers on suitable experimentation to deliver DPDS workflows for solid dosage form development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to define and implement crystallization, polymorph, and salt screening activities according to project timelines.
• Conduct solid state physical and chemical characterization of small molecules of pharmaceutical relevance.  This includes solid state characterization (e.g., spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, thermal analysis).
• Analysis of powder samples for key physical properties (such as particle size distribution, bulk density, true density, powder flow, particle shape)
• Development and characterization of prototype formulations for pharmaceutical small molecules on small scale with small amounts of material (mg) on rapid timelines. 
• Measurement of key active compound and formulation properties (such as crystallinity, solubility, dissolution, etc.)
• Assessment of the performance of prototype formulations using in-vitro tests (dissolution, precipitation, etc.).
• Rapid and detailed documentation of experimental procedures and data in electronic laboratory notebooks.

• Master of Science Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or closely related discipline; OR a Bachelor’s degree in these disciplines with 2-4 years of relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Understanding and/or experience in pharmaceutical solid dosage formulation development.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and keen observation and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in learning new techniques, developing and carrying out experimental plans, and performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in data handling and scientific/engineering computations.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

• The position is full-time, Monday through Friday,  8am-5 pm
• May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.