Method Transfer and Validation Scientist - Group Leader

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.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to execute method qualification, validation protocols, and transfer documentation.
• Perform data analysis, protocol/report generation, and troubleshooting analytical techniques such as HPLC, CE, and ELISA. 

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical resource, trainer, and troubleshooter for the department
• Make recommendations for operational and/or technical improvements
• Communicate effectively within the group
• Coach and develop direct reports
• Plan and monitor workflows
• Monitor and approve employees’ time worked through time-entry system
• Support and promote company policies and procedures

The site is not accessible by public transportation routes/options.

• BS in Chemistry or similar field with a minimum of 4 years of experience working in a laboratory environment
• Experience working with proteins or carbohydrates
• Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices {also cGMP} environment
• Experience working with analytical standards, reagents, and laboratory instruments
• Strong pipetting skills
• HPLC and Empower 3 Experience
• Familiarity with USP, EU guidelines
• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Effective oral and written communication
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, generally 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekend work might be expected. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Sanford, NC 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 PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.