Study Director - Analytical department

Job Description

• Study direction for analytical studies related to aquatic ecotoxicology studies (based on OECD guidelines) on agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals
• Perform residue analytics of aqueous and sediment samples from OECD ecotoxicology laboratory tests
• Study direction for physicochemical properties according to OECD guidelines (e.g. water solubility, log Pow)
• Development and validation of analytical methods
• Evaluation of study results and reporting
• Communication with internal teams and external clients
• People responsibility related to the studies within a team of several lab technicians
• Working in accordance with the principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

• Education in chemistry (Master or PhD) with strong focus on analytical chemistry
• Professional experience in analytical chemistry
• Very good analytical skills, sound knowledge and experience in chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC, HPLC/MS) as well as sample preparation techniques, including experience in trace level analytical work
• Solid understanding of environmental behaviour of chemicals
• Preferably with working experience under GLP
• Team player with strong organizational skills, flexible in work assignment and work schedule
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential as well as verbal communication in German

• Working environment: Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes, and a friendly working atmosphere with modern working environment with the great laboratory infrastructure and state-of-the-art analytical equipment.
• Onboarding: A comprehensive onboarding and induction program with mentors and buddies to help you get off to a smooth start.
• Work-life balance: Through flexible working hours and opportunities for mobile working when applicable.
• Company parties and team events: Company parties and team events.
• Catering: Free coffee and water dispensers, availability variety of food truck.
• Development opportunities: Development discussions and the opportunity for individual and regular further training, as well as the chance to pursue a variety of career paths within the Eurofins Group.
• Attractive benefits: company pension scheme, free language courses, subsidized yoga course and free parking.