Principal Scientist - LC LCMS
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC

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

Principal Analytical Scientist - LC and LCMS:

• Carry out routine LC and LCMS methods in an ISO17025 accredited analytical production lab as part of an insourced services operation. Serve as Subject Matter Expert in the area of LC and LCMS technology for the team.
• Serve as technical liaison to the client and laboratory leadership team. Perform advanced instrument and method troubleshooting; implement solutions.
• Work closely with the client and the team to develop, optimize, and transfer new methods into routine production.
• Collaborate with QA and Special Projects Team to resolve issues and challenges impacting routine production. Lead the efforts of implementing continuous improvement projects by documenting ideas, prioritizing projects, documenting projects, maintaining the status, and communicating status to client and lab stakeholders.
• Mentor and train junior analysts.
• Perform instrument calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, recognize-errors, identify root causes, maintain excellent working knowledge of instrumentation, and serve laboratory as an LC and LC/MS Specialist
• Perform daily laboratory duties to include preparing samples, performing analysis, calculating data, recording/reporting data, performing general housekeeping in alignment with 5S standards, and performing other duties as assigned.
• Meet all quality and productivity metrics
• Apply the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility; maintain ISO 17025 quality standards and accreditation for the laboratory.
• Review data, data notebooks, logbooks, and reports to ensure highest quality
• Demonstrate strong client service skills
• Proactively plan and maximize productivity
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration
• Implement operational improvements
• Support and promote company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in chemistry (or related discipline) with 10+ years of relevant, applicable laboratory experience
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred
• In-depth, hands-on experience using LC and LCMS laboratory instrumentation and experience with production laboratory operations
• In-depth experience in method development, method transfers, instrument troubleshooting, method improvements, process improvements, and training/mentoring junior scientists
• Experience working within an established quality system (ISO 17025 preferred)
• Understanding of production laboratory operations
• Detailed-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills along with demonstrated ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position isMonday-Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Richmond, VAare 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
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• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

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

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

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