Staff Scientist - Environmental Fate

• Compensation: USD 60000 - USD 70000 - yearly

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the network of Eurofins companies.

Group's key figures are approx. 5.4 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60countries and about 65,000 staff.

If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.

When you join the EAS Group, you’ll become part a network of laboratories that prioritizes the execution of top-tier scientific studies. With access to specialized equipment and best-in-class instrumentation, you will collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors to rapidly build upon your existing skills set.

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Staff Scientist to join our Environmental Fate department at our world class, industry-leading facility located in Easton, MD.

Staff Scientist responsibilities include:

• Designs and supervises simple and complex experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD, etc.)
• Routinely develops procedures and methods for the solution of technical problems
• Serves as an expert for technical issues for staff and external customers
• Performs advance troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment
• Conducts studies to determine the persistence and behavior of chemicals in the environment
• Performs complex data evaluations, reviews the work of others, and writes complex technical reports and standard operating procedures
• May serve as a primary business contact for clients
• Likely to work on several projects concurrently and may monitor and direct activities of other staff performing work in area of expertise
• May be designated as Study Director of one or more projects responsible for monitoring GLP compliance of work performed on assigned project(s)
• Confers with scientists and colleagues regarding research, required to prepare technical papers and reports
• Conducts training of staff on techniques necessary to perform laboratory assignments

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, biologyor other directly related fieldand a minimum of five years of experience in an environmental fate laboratory
• 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
• GLP study director or project management experience preferred
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m., with overtime and some weekend shifts required as needed.…