Eurofins is the world leader in the bio/pharmaceutical testing market.  With over €5.3 billion in annual revenues and 55,000 employees across 900 sites in 50 countries, Eurofins is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries and to governments.

The Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) Group is the largest network of harmonized bio/pharmaceutical GMP product testing laboratories worldwide. Eurofins BPT provides comprehensive CMC laboratory services for the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. The service portfolio supports all stages of the drug development process and all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing, including method development, microbiology, process validation and quality control.

Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Scientist ll to join our Investigations team in our Biochemistry department located in Columbia, Missouri. 

This Scientist ll position focuses on investigations and is an intermediate-level professional position involved in somewhat complex day-to-day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed processes (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.). Responsibilities include completing work for research and development under CGMP and/or GLP guidelines for studies, documentation, etc. Assisting in conducting, monitoring and reporting studies to ensure data accuracy and report quality.  Providing somewhat complex analytical work on projects and studies using a range of analytical techniques and instruments.  Working with increasing independence on studies and assignments.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Have practical knowledge of laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, ELISA, cell-based assays, etc.)

• Experience with a LIMS system desirable.

• Understanding of internal processes for investigational work.

• Ability to assess root cause using fishbone or 5 why’s.

•  Ability to drive CAPAs and Investigations to completion on tight timelines by working across multiple departments.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work on multiple on-going projects.

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.

• 3-5 years of experience working in a cGMP compliant lab

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates who live within a commutable distance from Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and PTO, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

We are looking forward to receiving your application including your expected salary and possible start date via our career website.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.