QC Scientist - Raw Materials at Eurofins in Gaithersburg, MD

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description

Eurofins PSS is seeking a QC Scientist to help launch and support a new raw materials testing facility. This role will perform testing in compliance with cGMP guidelines and support team leadership in a start‑up lab environment. Testing will include FTIR, HPLC, GC, and other analytical techniques. Training will take place in Gaithersburg, MD and Frederick, MD.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform raw materials testing per GxP, SOPs, protocols, and applicable compendial chapters/monographs
• Execute wet chemistry, chromatographic (HPLC/UPLC/GC), and spectroscopic (FTIR) analyses
• Accurately document testing activities using data capture forms, electronic notebooks, and logbooks
• Enter and evaluate data against specifications; identify and report abnormalities
• Troubleshoot instruments and perform basic equipment maintenance
• Own minor deviations, invalid investigations, simple change controls, and CAPAs; support major deviations
• Write and revise SOPs and associated documentation
• Perform logbook, data, and documentation review
• Support implementation of new methods, technologies, and processes
• Maintain laboratory organization using Lean / 6 Sigma principles, including inventory management, glassware washing, and sample receipt and disposal
• Work effectively within a team while managing multiple priorities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline
• Minimum 3 years of relevant pharmaceutical QC experience; wet lab experience required
• Hands-on experience with raw materials testing
• Experience with compendial and physiochemical testing (appearance, pH, wet chemistry)
• Experience with HPLC/UPLC, GC, and FTIR
• Ability to work with USP/NF, Ph. Eur., and JP general chapters and monographs
• 2 years of experience in GMP
• Strong documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills; familiarity with Lean principles
• Close attention to detail and commitment to data integrity (ALCOA)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Gaithersburg, MD, are encouraged to apply

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Base Compensation: $31-$40 per hour based on education and experience

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