HPLC Research Associate
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

FORMULATION SCIENTIST

• Development and preparation of prototype formulations (solutions, suspensions, dispersions,etc.) for exploratory studiesforin-vivo models. Thisactivityincludes development ofbothoraland parenteraldosage formson small scale.
• Routine preparation of solution and suspension formulations for use in preclinical studies.
• Measurement of key active compound and formulation properties (such as solubilitydissolution, permeation, stability, self association, etc)
• Assessment of the chemical and physicalproperties of small molecules
• Assessment of the performance of prototype formulations using in-vitro tests (non-sink dissolution, precipitation, etc.).
• Identifying potential stability and performance issues with prototype formulations and investigate solutions.
• Development of protocols for preparation of formulations atother sites, internal and external
• Shipment of samples toothersites and external sites.
• Routine lab support (pH meter calibration, mobile phase preparation, etc)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or other related degree concentration, orequivalent directly-related experience
• At least one year experience in formulation development
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, andapositive attitude

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cambridge, MAare 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 aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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