Scientist: Trace Analysis and Structural Chemistry

Company DescriptionEurofins 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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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.2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Job DescriptionEurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a experienced Scientist to join our TASC (Trace Analytical Structural Chemistry) team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Senior Scientist position is an advanced level professional position involved in planning own work and supervising the day-to-day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed processes (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.). Completes work for research and development under CGMP and/or GLP guidelines for studies, documentation, etc.

Conducts and monitors studies to ensure data accuracy and report quality.

Writes reports on studies.

Provides complex analytical work on projects and studies using a range of analytical techniques and instruments.

Works with independence on studies and assignments. Typically serves as technical leader within a group or team and may also serve as project leader/study director on assigned projects.

The ideal candidate would possess: Pharmaceutical industry experienceExperience with trace level analysisMethod development and Validation experienceCRO industry experienceHands on experience with other analytical instrumentation: GC, GCMS, and HPLC/UPLC, LCMSFamiliarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required in a cGMP-regulated environment.

QualificationsBachelor's degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of five years of experience in a directly relevant setting.

Master's degree in a relevant field and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and experience.

PhD in a relevant field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and experience.

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional InformationPosition is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, plus additional hours, as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits includingComprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysEurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.