Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, 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!

Job Description

Employee Responsibilities:

• Perform routine performance checks on instruments that are being used for project support (e.g. HPLC, XRPD, moisture sorption, DSC, TGA)
• Preparation of common vehicles for formulation preparation to support in vivo studies
• Preparation of key reagents for analytical assays (e.g. mobile phase for HPLC)
• Weighing and labelling of samples prior to shipping for studies at other sites
• Solubility measurement in buffers, bio-relevant medium & organic solvents (HPLC, UV-Vis)
• Vehicle Screening (e.g. solubility / stability) for SubQ, IV and PO formulation development (HPLC, UV-Vis, XRPD)
• Preparation of (previously developed) formulations for animal studies including processing support for spray drying of amorphous dispersions, the preparation of particle based formulations and / or other preparation techniques as required..
• Forced degradation studies of drug substance (HPLC)
• Preliminary physicochemical characterization of compounds / formulations including (UPLC/HPLC, XRPD, TGA, DSC, CD, FTIR, HP-SEC) and light scattering techniques (DLS, zeta potential, NTA)
• Formulation analytical testing e.g. release and chemical / physical stability studies (HPLC, XRPD, UV and fluorescence assays)
• Powder blending and filter analysis for inhaled programs (HPLC)
• Particle size measurements of drug substance and formulations
• Provide support in the maintenance of the laboratory working environment including:
  • Cleanliness of common laboratory area
  • Management of waste for collection
  • Co-ordination of laboratory supplies (reagents / consumables)

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
• Adhere to quality control and safety procedures, work in an organized manner, and comply with client site requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position isFull Time, Monday-Friday with overtime as needed.Candidates currently living w thin a commutable distance of West Point PAare encouraged to apply.

• 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
• Eligibility for potential yearly Bonus & Merit-Based Pay Increases

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