Principal Scientist

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services

Principal Scientist

Lancaster, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
    • Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
    • Performs laboratory operations with good dexterity, good laboratory technique, and high degree of accuracy and precision
    • Perform/review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures.
    • Perform routine, non-routine and complex analyses; instrumental analyses; including calibration and troubleshooting/repair of instruments independently
    • Make technical decisions without consulting management
    • Guide and mentor junior staff to successfully complete projects and grow technical knowledge
    • Do independent research into regulatory trends and technical advances
    • Be a technical resource for internal problems throughout ELLI
    • Provide support for corporate initiatives through BPT network
    • Provide coverage for management when needed
    • Document testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements - striving to minimize errors
    • Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods
    • Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation
    • Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's
    • Assist with onboarding new instrumentation, including performing/reviewing IQ/OQ/PQ data or qualifications
    • Provide consultation for clients
    • Demonstrate technical writing skills and complete investigations independently
    • Demonstrate leadership qualities including;
      • Effective communication
      • Display confidence
      • Demonstrate motivation and take initiative
      • Follow through on assignments
    • Process/review data, generate/review reports, and evaluate data
    • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
    • Suggest and implement lab improvements or modify existing processes to maximize quality and productivity; support and drive LEAN initiatives
    • Support or identify speaking or publishing opportunities and assist with driving to publication or presentation
    • Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and a minimum of 8 years of laboratory experience, masters degree with a minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience or a Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience
    • Good dexterity; positive attitude; solution driven; good work habits (organized, efficient, careful, safety-conscious, accurate); attention to detail; sound scientific logic; good oral and written communication skills; understanding of multiple instrumentation platforms and/or instrumental theory; client service focused; demonstration of organizational skills; ability to independently work on complex projects; ability to multitask; technical writing skills

    Additional Information

    This is an onsite position in Lancaster, PA and is full-time (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.), with overtime as needed.

    • 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

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