Deviations & Investigations Scientist

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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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.

Eurofins BPT-Columbia is seeking a Deviations & Investigations Scientist to join our Chemistry team in Columbia, Missouri. This partially remote position is responsible for supporting laboratory investigations, deviation management, stability studies, and batch release activities within a GMP-regulated environment.

The Deviations & Investigations Scientist serves as a key contributor to quality and compliance initiatives by leading and documenting investigations associated with laboratory deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, out-of-trend (OOT) findings, atypical results, and other quality events. This role partners closely with laboratory operations, Quality Assurance, and technical teams to identify root causes, assess impact, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and maintain compliance with regulatory expectations.

This intermediate-level position combines scientific expertise with technical writing, data analysis, and quality systems knowledge. The successful candidate will independently manage investigations, review analytical data, support stability and batch release programs, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts while ensuring data integrity and adherence to GMP requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and author laboratory investigations related to deviations, OOS, OOT, atypical results, and quality events.
• Perform root cause analyses and support development and implementation of CAPAs.
• Review analytical data and laboratory documentation to support investigation conclusions.
• Support stability testing and batch release activities through data review and quality assessments.
• Collaborate with laboratory, quality, and operational teams to resolve technical and compliance issues.
• Ensure investigations are completed accurately, thoroughly, and within established timelines.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, GLP, regulatory, client, and internal quality requirements.
• Utilize LIMS and quality systems to manage documentation and maintain records.
• Prepare technical reports, investigation summaries, and supporting quality documentation.
• Identify quality trends and contribute to process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Experience with GLP and/or GMP and hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC desirable.
• Experience with LIMS system desirable.
• Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.
• Ability to work on multiple on-going projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas.
• 1-3 years of experience working in a cGMP compliant lab
• Authorization to work in the US indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are 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

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.