Scientist I, Investigations
Company 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 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. 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Scientist l to join our Investigations team in our Biochemistry department located in Columbia, Missouri. This Scientist l is a remote position that focuses on investigations and is an intermediate-level professional position involved in somewhat complex day-to-day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed processes (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.). Responsibilities include completing work for research and development under CGMP and/or GLP guidelines for studies, documentation, etc. Assisting in conducting, monitoring and reporting studies to ensure data accuracy and report quality. Providing somewhat complex analytical work on projects and studies using a range of analytical techniques and instruments. Working with increasing independence on studies and assignments.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess: Have practical knowledge of laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, ELISA, cell-based assays, etc.) Experience with a LIMS system desirable. Understanding of internal processes for investigational work. Ability to assess root cause using fishbone or 5 why’s. Ability to drive CAPAs and Investigations to completion on tight timelines by working across multiple departments. Attention to detail. 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 Additional Information The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates who live within a commutable distance from Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply. Compensation for this role is $23/h - 25/h depending on related experience. 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.