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Eurofins · 6 days ago

Associate Materials Scientist

Groton, CT, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25/hr - $27/hr

2+ years exp

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in life sciences, delivering analytical testing that helps keep food, water, medicine, and the environment safe. They are seeking an Associate Materials Scientist to provide laboratory support in synthesizing drug candidates and evaluating their forms for pharmaceutical products.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Conduct solid state characterization (e.g., X-ray powder diffraction, thermal analysis, moisture sorption, microscopy, spectroscopy) of small molecules of pharmaceutical relevance

Support multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate with colleagues to define and implement crystallization, polymorph, salt, and co-crystal screening activities according to project timelines

Collaborate with colleagues in Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation and Biopharmaceutics to define and implement screening and characterization strategies consistent with solid form selection for clinical studies

Solve scientific problems using contemporary Materials Science experimental techniques

Contribute to the development of new scientific approaches and knowledge within the Materials Science organization

Ensure contemporaneous and accurate entries are made in the electronic laboratory notebook system according to accepted good practice

Qualification

Solid state characterizationData analysisMaterials Science problem solvingInfrared spectroscopyPhysical chemistryAnalytical chemistryOrganic chemistryProgramming experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsMotivation to learn

Required

Bachelor's Degree (BS) with 2+ years of experience or a Master's degree (MS)

Experience in solid state characterization techniques (such as x-ray powder diffraction, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, spectroscopy, etc.). Strong data analysis and interpretation skills

Experience and understanding of infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, FT-Raman) and/or SSNMR is an advantage

Experience with solving Materials Science problems, e.g., solid state chemistry and particle characterization using experimental approaches and team collaboration

Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry

Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent oral and written communication skills are required

A strong interest and motivation to learn new technologies and concepts is expected