Method Development Scientist with Instrument Troubleshooting Experience

Location: Indianapolis, IN, us

Company Description

At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing. For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries.

PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.

Life at Eurofins is a meritocracy, where people are empowered to make decisions and are rewarded for their success, allowing them to advance quickly. Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career.

Job Description

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
• Be proactive with plans and multitask to maximize productivity
• Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Conduct analytical and/or biochemical testing of high complexity (including research projects, method development, and validation)
• Troubleshoot a variety of analytical assays, including but not limited to:

1.           HPLC (SEC, AEX/CEX, RP, etc)
2.           CE-NR, CE-R, iCEF, Maurice
3.           Compendial testing (Physical Appearance, pH, UV, Titer, capture, etc)
4.           Particulates testing (MFI, HIAC, KF, Volume of Injection, etc)
5.           Trace and Bioassay testing (ELISA, PCR, etc)

• Provide technical leadership and assign tasks to staff
• Serve as a technical resource to assigned staff
• Serve as primary contact with client project leads
• Calculate, evaluate, review, approve, and properly communicate data verbally and in written format to the client; ensure the quality of work by the assigned staff
• Initiate, oversee, and conduct investigations
• Utilize computers effectively in performing work (including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases)
• Make recommendations for technical and operational improvement
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Ph.D or Master's 4-6 years industry experience, or bachelor's 6+ years.
• Advanced technical and reasoning skills relative to the highest academic degree obtained and years of experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• High degree of precision and accuracy with strong documentation for all technical work
• Consciousness of, and a positive attitude toward, quality control and safety procedures
• Diagnose problems and offer solutions with a high degree of independence
• Independently investigate and correct complicated laboratory or equipment problems
• Good understanding of chemical principles and instrumentation theory
• Self-motivation to improve technical skills
• Creative and innovative problem-solving abilities
• Function under a high stress level
• Organized and logical thought process. Multi-task and retain large amounts of information
• Interact with others in a positive and professional manner

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8am to 5 pm
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Tasks require repetitive motion and standing for long periods of time.
• May be required to respond to off-shift operational issues.
• 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
• Linkedin: #LI-EB1

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.