Solid State Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

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.

As a solid-state chemist, you will be a member of the Solid Form Science team within the Materials & Biophysical Characterization department, where you will contribute insights and conduct experiments focused on physical form screening and solid form selection for different programs within our portfolio. It will include supporting early-stage research projects aimed at delivering development candidates.

Solid-State/Physical Chemist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Physical form screening with established protocols to identify novel crystalline forms including polymorphs, solvates, salts and cocrystals under the guidance of a scientific supervisor.
• Physical measurements on samples to support chemical process and pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Independently execute laboratory experiments and present results in a contextualized manner.
• Data processing, interpretation and documentation.
• Maintain stock salt solutions, solvents and chemicals up to date.
• Calibration and routine maintenance of common laboratory equipment.
• Ensure a safe and organized laboratory environment by following all applicable safety protocols and guidelines.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or other related discipline with a minimum of 2-4 years of industry experience

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Experience with physical characterization techniques such as X-ray powder diffraction, thermal analysis (differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis), vibrational spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman), dynamic vapor sorption analysis and/or optical microscopy.
• Experience in solid form screening approaches and materials characterization.
• Experience with powder characterization techniques to measure particle size, powder flow, and surface area.
• Experience with laboratory automation tools.
• Experience with Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and data visualization.
• Capable of multitasking and self-motivated, with a strong drive to act with urgency, particularly when faced with complex challenges or time-sensitive situations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision

This position is Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m . with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rahway NJ are encouraged to apply. The compensation range for this role is between $24-29/hr and is based on experience.

• 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.