Pharmaceutical Development Analytical Scientist
Eurofins Scientific
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- Location
- Groton, CT
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 6 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Eurofins Scientific
Biotechnology · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Provide analytical chemistry support across clinical drug development, execute in-vitro biopharmaceutics testing, and analyze study samples by HPLC and UV-vis.
- Review and document results, support laboratory operations, and adapt work to project needs.
What you need
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in a related discipline with relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of HPLC and UV-vis techniques is expected.
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
HPLCUV-vis spectroscopyscientific data analysisUSP dissolutionsolubilityprecipitationflux assaysGraphPad PrismOrigin/Origin ProJMPoral and written communicationquantitative ability
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Perks
- comprehensive medical coverage
- dental
- vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- holidays
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Employee Responsibilities:
Provide analytical chemistry support to projects across the clinical drug development pipeline
Execute test method protocols for in-vitro biopharmaceutics team that includes but not limited to thermodynamic solubility measurement, USP dissolution, precipitation and flux assays
Prepare analytical solutions and biorelevant media for in-vitro experiments, including accurate weighing, potency corrections, buffer preparation, and appropriate handling of active pharmaceutical ingredients
Analyze study samples by HPLC and UV-vis, including calibration standard preparation, sample processing, and quantitation of drug concentration from in-vitro studies
Perform first-pass review of dissolution, solubility, and analytical data, identifying anomalous results (e.g., carryover, precipitation, coning, filtration loss) for scientific follow-up
Document findings in electronic lab notebooks and technical reports in accordance with ALCOA data integrity principles
Support routine laboratory operations, including equipment readiness, consumables, safe lab practices, and scheduling instruments
Adapt experimental execution and prioritization to shifting project needs, balancing scientific rigor with resource efficiency and study objectives
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
Working knowledge of HPLC and UV-vis spectroscopy techniques, as they apply to quantitation of organic small molecules in solution
Basic proficiency in scientific data analysis like spreadsheet-based calculations and chromatography data interfaces
Excellent oral and written communication, strong attention to detail, and strong quantitative ability
Ability to communicate and collaborate well in a cross functional environment
Customer focused and comfortable supporting multiple project teams with shifting timelines, with a problem-solving mindset and a positive, optimistic attitude
Preferred Qualifications include:
Hands-on experience executing in-vitro biopharmaceutics testing, such as USP dissolution, solubility, precipitation, or flux assays
Proficiency in data analytic software like GraphPad Prism, Origin/Origin Pro, JMP etc.
One to two years of wet lab experience in a pharmaceutical company or at a contracting organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience.
Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with relevant experience.
Position is Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00PM. Overtime as needed.
May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs
Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT 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
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.