Principal Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job Description

Company Description:

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.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, composition, authenticity, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
• Performs laboratory operations with good dexterity, good laboratory technique, and high degree of accuracy and precision
• Perform/review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures.
• Perform routine, non-routine and complex analyses; instrumental analyses; including calibration and troubleshooting/repair of instruments independently
• Make technical decisions without consulting management
• Guide and mentor junior staff to successfully complete projects and grow technical knowledge
• Do independent research into regulatory trends and technical advances
• Be a technical resource for internal problems throughout ELLI
• Provide support for corporate initiatives through BPT network
• Provide coverage for management when needed
• Document testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements - striving to minimize errors
• Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods
• Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation
• Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's
• Assist with onboarding new instrumentation, including performing/reviewing IQ/OQ/PQ data or qualifications
• Provide consultation for clients
• Demonstrate technical writing skills and complete investigations independently
• Demonstrate leadership qualities including:
  • Effective communication
  • Display confidence
  • Demonstrate motivation and take initiative
  • Follow through on assignments
• Process/review data, generate/review reports, and evaluate data
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Suggest and implement lab improvements or modify existing processes to maximize quality and productivity; support and drive LEAN initiatives
• Support or identify speaking or publishing opportunities and assist with driving to publication or presentation
• Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and a minimum of 8 years of laboratory experience, master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience or a Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience
• Good dexterity; positive attitude; solution driven; good work habits (organized, efficient, careful, safety-conscious, accurate); attention to detail; sound scientific logic; good oral and written communication skills; understanding of multiple instrumentation platforms and/or instrumental theory; client service focused; demonstration of organizational skills; ability to independently work on complex projects; ability to multitask; technical writing skills

Additional Information:

This is an onsite position in Lancaster, PA and is full-time (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.), with overtime as needed.

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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