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Job description
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.
Job Description
Eurofins PSS is seeking a highly motivated scientist to support the client's Early Formulation Science and Drug Delivery group. The candidate will work directly on a client site in Cambridge, MA and the role requires daily onsite presence, five (5) days per week.
This position will collaborate directly with group project leads and, in some cases, client Pharmacology/Biology scientists. This scientist will support the development of stage-appropriate traditional and enabled formulations for pre-clinical studies. This role will also be responsible for conducting basic in vitro experiments and basic in silico predictions, in addition to basic material science and physicochemical properties assessments of early drug candidates. This role includes both laboratory measurements and basic data interpretation to inform bio-performance and stability risks for development of oral small molecule drug candidates.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Prediction and experimental evaluation of physicochemical properties of potential small molecule drug candidates (solubility and chemical/physical properties)
Contribute to the development and evaluation of fit for purpose, standard and enabled formulations for preclinical studies (oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, etc)
Perform dissolution / precipitation/ flux studies of drugs in biorelevant conditions
Support laboratory experiments for novel research efforts in the area of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MS with 2-4 years of experience, or BS with 3-6 years of experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Physical Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Experience working independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in conducting hypothesis driven laboratory experiments and detailed capture of experimental details and observations in electronic laboratory notebook systems.
Experience with application of fundamental principles of general chemistry
Experience with basic data structuring and capture
Experience with basic AI prompting
Experience with formulation design for preclinical studies
Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and activities while managing tight timelines
Additional Information
The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable range of Cambridge, MA are encouraged to apply.
Comp: $32-36/hr
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.
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Worksite address
cambridge, MA, 02140, US
Who can apply
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