Solid State Chemist

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, 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!

This role involves investigating and characterizing the solid forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including polymorphs, salts, co-crystals, and amorphous forms. Some of the responsibilities include designing and executing solid form screening studies to identify optimal forms for drug development based on properties, other responsibilities include growing single crystals or conducting high throughput screening.

• Physical form screening with established protocols to identify novel crystalline forms including polymorphs, solvates, salts and cocrystals under the guidance of a scientific supervisor.
• Physical measurements on samples to support chemical process and pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Independently execute laboratory experiments and present results in a contextualized manner.
• Data processing, interpretation and documentation.
• Maintain stock salt solutions, solvents and chemicals up to date.
• Calibration and routine maintenance of common laboratory equipment.
• Ensure a safe and organized laboratory environment by following all applicable safety protocols and guidelines.

• Completed Bachelors degree in a scientific concentration
• 3+ years of experience working in industry lab setting
• Experience with analytical techniques such as XRPD, DSC AND TGA-IR
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The position is full-time, first shift, Monday-Friday with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Rahway, NJ are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Compensation: $27.00-$29.00 per hour based on education and experience

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