Scientist, Research Scientist, Medical Science

Job Description

Position Summary The Scientist I performs testing activities as directed by Senior Scientist, Monograph Supervisor, or Specialty Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines and designs experiments, operates instruments, assists other chemists, collects and interprets data, writes but also peer reviews data and/or reports especially for challenging, non-routine investigations, custom method development, method validation, unknown/material identification, failure analysis, simple de-formulations and select product testing/development work.

Legal and Insurance work will typically be performed under the guidance of the Scientist II.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform testing activities as directed by Senior Scientist, Monograph Supervisor, or Specialty Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines.
• Wet chemistry techniques utilized will include but are not limited to gravimetry, titrimetry, colorimetry and others as needed including sample preparation, isolations, filtrations, extractions.
• Instrumentation utilized will include a wide array including not limited to FTIR, HPLC, LCMS, GCFID/ECD, GCMS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AA, IC, FIA, LECO N2, Calorimetry, Physical and Thermal Analysis (includes DSC, TGA, DMA – outsourced) NMR interpretation and other instruments and techniques as needed to meet customer expectations (includes outsourcing selective testing when appropriate).
• Perform and document method transfers, development work, validations/verifications.
• Maintain neat and accurate records.
• Interact with clients to assist in selection of test methods and interpretation of test data. Assist Sales and Business Team members on quote review if requested.
• Design custom projects or studies, and offer interpretation, custom reports or consultation on test data.
• Enter testing data into LIMS and monitor for QC failures.
• Assist lab staff in determining corrective actions for QC failures.
• Review and approve laboratory analytical data including peer review.
• Review and issue reports to clients.
• Issue quotations for standard testing services where existing tests/methods are utilized.
• Support the maintenance of controlled documents related to laboratory operations/testing through editing of documents and/or reviewing revisions.
• Support quality system improvements through completion of Corrective and Preventive Action forms, documenting Non-Conformances and Client Complaints, and assisting with internal audit findings as assigned by Quality Manager.
• Support the completion of unknown and failure investigations through testing performance and/or imparting chemical knowledge.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist with case studies, white papers if requested by Sr. Management for marketing purposes.
• Attend industry-appropriate symposia, training, webinars, journals to remain current on analytical techniques, new developments.

Education/Experience

• MS or PhD in Chemistry or related field or BS and 2+ years experience in a commercial laboratory.
• Experience as Expert Witness on Legal and Insurance Cases is highly desirable.

Ability/

Skills:

• Proficiency at GC, GCMS, HPLC, LCMS and knowledge of all other major analytical instrument capabilities is imperative.

What we offer:

• 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

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.