Research Fellow: Method Development And Validation (Part Time)

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.
Job Description
Research Fellow: Method Development and Validation responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform various tasks and analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products;
• Preparing standards and samples for analysis and running a variety of equipment or instrumentation independently;
• Troubleshoot and solve both instrumental and method problems;
• Provide consultation to clients including interpretation of results;
• Leading project/test areas including junior staff members;
• Evaluate current systems and suggest process improvements when appropriate;
• Write complete and detailed investigations independently;
• Support multiple projects simultaneously;
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and provide coverage for management when needed;
• Suggest and implement lab improvements or LEAN initiatives;
• On-board new instrumentation and equipment;
• Write procedures for new instrument platforms;
• Research new and emerging technologies;
• Evaluate and harmonize approaches between BPT sites;
• Perform independent research;
• Develop training programs to strengthen staff skills;
• Be technical resource for division and other BPT sites;
• Become recognized as an industry expert in at least one discipline; drive innovation at ELL

Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess:

• Demonstrate technical writing skills and complete investigations independently
• Demonstrate leadership qualities including; o Effective communication
• Display confidence o Demonstrate motivation and take initiative
• Follow through on assignments
• Process data, generate reports, and evaluate data
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Suggest and implement lab improvements or modify existing processes to maximze quality and productivity; support and drive LEAN initiatives
• Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Communicates effectively with client staff members

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in s Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related degree Concentration
• Minimum of 25 years laboratory experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

• Position is part-time hours Monday-Friday, 1st shift.
• Approximatley 10 hours a week on average.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.