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

• 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
• Run the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, GC, ICP, FTIR, IC, DSC, and dissolution apparatus
• 5 years of experience using chromatography or ICP in a cGMP environment
• Experience in a cGMP, GLP, and/or ISO 17025 compliant/accredited lab.
• Experience with set up and validation of new analytical techniques and instruments
• Preparation of standards and samples for analysis
• Writing technical documents for experiments
• Execute method validation and transfer protocols
• Document work as required for GMP compliance
• Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment
• 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.