Senior Scientist
Milwaukee, WI 
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Posted 35 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Job 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 47,000 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, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, 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 specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

  • Perform, manage, and oversee testing activities as directed by Analytical Lab Director, or Designee, in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines.
  • Monitor backlog and plan testing schedule to ensure quoted turnaround times are met.
  • 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.
  • Peer review proposed study/method protocols, and peer review completed reports for development work, and method validation/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.
  • After consulting with clients: design custom projects or studies; issue quotations; 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.
  • Maintain chemical/reagent traceability.
  • 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 Analytical Chemistry Operations 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.
  • Oversee Method Development projects.

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

  • Experience as Expert Witness on Legal and Insurance Cases is highly desirable
  • Group Leadership of 2-4 chemists/scientists including client interaction and possible project quoting will be considered

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

  • MS or PhD in Chemistry or related field, or BS and 7+ years experience in a commercial laboratory. .
  • Proficiency at GC, GCMS, HPLC, LCMS and knowledge of all other major analytical instrument capabilities is imperative
  • Knowledge of ISO 17025, DEA, EPA, FDA and related guidance.
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of New Berlin, WI are 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

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

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Company
EUROFINS SCIENT.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7+ years
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