Analytical Chemist at Eurofins Scientific in Foster City, CA

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

• Primary responsibility 60-80%: Provide HPLC/UPLC troubleshooting support for several instruments, while dedicate the remaining 20-40%  to supporting the formulations group.
• Execute and troubleshoot small molecule analytical methods including UPLC/HPLC
• Conduct literature research to optimize small molecule formulations.
• Perform data analysis and troubleshoot methods and instrumentation
• Prepare data for presentations and assist in generating technical reports
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external groups
• Initiate and perform investigations, as needed
• Write protocols and technical reports

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Excellent experience operating HPLC/UPLC and analyzing data for analytical methods.
• Understanding of experimentation and data analysis using Empower software (Version III)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience interacting with people from a wide range of skill levels and experience
• Ability to communicate complex scientific findings and recommendations in one-on-one discussions and departmental meetings
• Excellent technical writing experience such as protocols, reports, and SOPs
• Demonstrated ability to work as an independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented, result-driven and highly flexible team-player in a fast-paced working environment
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline
• Authorization to work in the country indefinitely without sponsorship 

Position is full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Foster City, CA are encouraged to apply. 

• Compensation: $60,000-70,000/year
• 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.