LCMS Scientist - Small Molecule Subject Matter Expert
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC

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

The LCMS Small Molecule SME's responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Carry out routine LC and LCMS methods in an ISO17025 accredited analytical production lab as part of an insourced services operation. Serve as Subject Matter Expert in the area of LC and LCMS technology for the team.
• Serve as technical liaison to the client and laboratory leadership team. Perform advanced instrument and method troubleshooting; implement solutions.
• Work closely with the client and the team to develop, optimize, and transfer new methods into routine production.
• Collaborate with QA and Special Projects Team to resolve issues and challenges impacting routine production. Lead the efforts of implementing continuous improvement projects by documenting ideas, prioritizing projects, documenting projects, maintaining the status, and communicating status to client and lab stakeholders.
• Mentor and train junior analysts.
• Perform instrument calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, recognize-errors, identify root causes, maintain excellent working knowledge of instrumentation, and serve laboratory as an LC and LC/MS Specialist
• Perform daily laboratory duties to include preparing samples, performing analysis, calculating data, recording/reporting data, performing general housekeeping in alignment with 5S standards, and performing other duties as assigned.
• Review data, data notebooks, logbooks, and reports to ensure highest quality

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in chemistry (or related discipline)
• At least 5+ years using LCMS in either the tobacco, smokes, or agriculture production industries.
• In-depth, hands-on experience using LCMS laboratory instrumentation in method development, method transfer, instrument troubleshooting, and training/mentoring junior scientists (SME)
• Experience with high throughput instrumentation, working in a fast-paced environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the tobacco industry
• 10+ years of experience with LCMS method development and transfer working with small molecules

Additional Information

Position isMonday-Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Richmond, VAare encouraged to apply.

• 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
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Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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