Senior Environmental Chemist- PFAS

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 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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

***Direct experience with PFAS testing is a requirement to be considered for this role***

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of medical device products
• Run the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems (HPLC, IC & GC), UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, FT-IR, ICP, DSC and dissolution apparatus
• Consult with clients to understand their testing needs
• Develop and adapt specialized PFAS testing for client specific projects
• Preparing samples for analysis and running instrumentation with minimum supervision
• Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis
• Execute method transfer protocols
• Document work as required for GMP compliance
• Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in chemistry, biochemistry, or related degree concentration
• 3 years of industry experience using chromatography in an Environmental or cGMP environment
• 3 years of industry experience with PFAS testing or characterization
• Experience operating CIC and HPLC systems.
• Experience with Solid Phase Extraction
• Experience with ISO 10993 and/or ISO 18562 testing
• Experience in a cGMP, GLP, and/or ISO 17025 compliant/accredited lab.
• Experience with method development and validation
• Polymeric and/or PFAS experience/education
• Authorization to work in the US without immediate or future sponsorship.

Additional Information

This position is full-time, working (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm), overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to Lancaster, PA 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 USA Medical Devices is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.