Scientific Associate - Formulations
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC

Scientific Associate - Formulations

Consider joining Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry. Celebrating 50 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.

Job Description

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, a nationally recognized laboratory, is searching for a Scientific Associate to support formulations in our Professional Scientific Services group in Berkeley, CA.

Employee Responsibilities:

• Contribute to protein formulation and drug process development projects, from laboratory to commercial manufacturing
• Support formulation characterization, process and device development experiments, assays, and procedures
• Apply knowledge of GMP requirements
• Collects and compiles results and test records, analyzes and evaluates results, interprets trends
• Recommend new and innovative solutions to problems utilizing high degree of scientific creativity, independent thought and proficiency
• Communicates results and makes recommendations for future work within the project team and department
• Follow established SOPs, lab procedures, and instructions to complete work

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot problems
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to elevate relevant issues to project lead and line-management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 0-2+ years of experience
• Degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering or other related degree concentration
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

What we offer:

• 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

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Berkeley, California are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins Lancaster Labs employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and time-off, and dental and vision options. To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.lancasterlabs.com

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients' site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client's quality systems and equipment.

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

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