Method Development Scientist with Instrument Troubleshooting Experience

At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing. For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries.

PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.

Life at Eurofins is a meritocracy, where people are empowered to make decisions and are rewarded for their success, allowing them to advance quickly. Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career.

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
• Be proactive with plans and multitask to maximize productivity
• Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Conduct analytical and/or biochemical testing of high complexity (including research projects, method development, and validation)
• Troubleshoot a variety of analytical assays, including but not limited to:

•           HPLC (SEC, AEX/CEX, RP, etc)
•           CE-NR, CE-R, iCEF, Maurice
•           Compendial testing (Physical Appearance, pH, UV, Titer, capture, etc)
•           Particulates testing (MFI, HIAC, KF, Volume of Injection, etc)
•           Trace and Bioassay testing (ELISA, PCR, etc)

• Provide technical leadership and assign tasks to staff
• Serve as a technical resource to assigned staff
• Serve as primary contact with client project leads
• Calculate, evaluate, review, approve, and properly communicate data verbally and in written format to the client; ensure the quality of work by the assigned staff
• Initiate, oversee, and conduct investigations
• Utilize computers effectively in performing work (including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases)
• Make recommendations for technical and operational improvement
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor

• Ph.D or Master's 4-6 years industry experience, or bachelor's 6+ years.
• Advanced technical and reasoning skills relative to the highest academic degree obtained and years of experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• High degree of precision and accuracy with strong documentation for all technical work
• Consciousness of, and a positive attitude toward, quality control and safety procedures
• Diagnose problems and offer solutions with a high degree of independence
• Independently investigate and correct complicated laboratory or equipment problems
• Good understanding of chemical principles and instrumentation theory
• Self-motivation to improve technical skills
• Creative and innovative problem-solving abilities
• Function under a high stress level
• Organized and logical thought process. Multi-task and retain large amounts of information
• Interact with others in a positive and professional manner

• Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8am to 5 pm
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Tasks require repetitive motion and standing for long periods of time.
• May be required to respond to off-shift operational issues.
• 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
• Linkedin: #LI-EB1

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.