Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA. Group's key figures are approx. 3.8 billion Euros turnover, over 800 laboratories across 47 countries and about 45,000 staff.
Job Description With over 30 years of experience in the crop protection industry, Eurofins Agroscience Services offers outstanding technical knowledge and project management skills. By acquiring a carefully selected range of CRO's, Eurofins Agroscience Services has created a unique portfolio of expertise that provides analytical, regulatory, and field support to plant breeders, agrochemical, biopesticide, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers. Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Staff Scientist I to work in Easton, MD. Staff Scientist I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :
Use a diverse range of analytical methods for investigation of a test substance in a test system
Performs laboratory tasks including but not limited to use of analytical balances, measuring volumes, proficient at dispensing volumes with devices such as syringe, pipet, or graduated cylinder, preparation of buffer solutions, use of pH meter, sample processing/ homogenization, microbial analysis, total organic carbon measurement, wet/dry determinations, sample combustions, use of liquid scintillation counters and assist with experimental setup such as preparation of traps for volatile components
Performs sample extractions, concentration of soluble fractions, partitioning of sample extracts, extract cleanup by solid phase extraction (SPE), calibrant preparations, chromatographic analysis using various techniques such as thin layer chromatography (TLC), or high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), preparation of derivatives of analytes/metabolites (chemical or enzyme)
Documentation of work performed in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, instrument logbooks, or other printed documents as per applicable SOP and GLP guidelines
Organization and maintenance of study raw data binders
Helps with laboratory housekeeping maintaining and organizing the laboratory space to keep appearance clean and safe for laboratory personnel
Maintain assigned laboratory instruments and equipment
Preparation of data summaries, draft reports and response to QA audits
Contribute to revision of SOPs and writing initial draft of new SOPs
Able to troubleshoot and resolve problems encountered during conduct of studies
May be designated as Study Director of one or more projects responsible for monitoring GLP compliance of work performed on assigned project(s)
Presentation of project updates for presentation to sponsors
Helps training new laboratory personnel
Qualifications The ideal candidate would possess :
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Basic Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of five years of experience in a directly relevant setting.
A Master's degree in a relevant field and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and experience.
A PhD in a relevant field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and experience.
In rare cases, comparable demonstrated competence and experience in the relevant area may be used to substitute in whole or in part for the Bachelor's degree.
Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
GLP study director or project management experience preferred.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime and some weekend shifts required as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Easton, MD are encouraged to apply. What Happens Next
Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.
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We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.