Method Validation Scientist

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.

This role is on-site in Sanford, NC.

• Independently plan and execute laboratory experiments.
• Collaborate with trainers, colleagues and subject matter experts to perform the assays in the laboratories, including the use of computational predictive tools, modeling software, and data visualization tools as necessary.
• Assisting teams in completing the assays required for the validation and transfer of methods.
• Engage with the method development team and participate in both in-process and final product sample analyses.
• Author relevant sections of technical reports to support interdepartmental technology and method validation and transfer processes.
• Prepare technical reports, critically review data as second analyst for the validations, and evaluate new instrumentation and analytical techniques as required.
• Independently analyze experimental data and provide conclusive insights.
• Mentor junior analysts and offer technical guidance when required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry or related scientific concentrration.
• 2+ years of experience in industry, preferrably in a GMP setting
• Extensive hands-on experience and strong background in either Chemistry, Microbiology or molecular biology assays.
• Experience with troubleshooting assays and improving method performance.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with method validation and method transfer skills to manufacturing site.
• Experience with bio-process downstream development

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, generally 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekend work might be expected. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Sanford, NC 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 PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.