Associate Scientist, Analytical & Purification Chemistry

Eurofins PSS is seeking an energetic, results-oriented individual with a passion for learning, strong communication and organizational skills as well as a sense of creativity and a mind for the technical. This individual will work directly on a client site in Boston, MA supporting the client’s chromatography purification platform within the medicinal chemistry group. The individual will propose and develop improvements in the purification workflow along with implementation of new methods and technologies for high throughput separations. In addition, the successful applicant will possess broad analytical chemistry skills and be able to contribute analytical chemistry solutions to challenges facing drug discovery teams.

Responsibilities

Purification of medicinal chemistry compounds in a high throughput automated environment; Developing and optimizing purification methods for specific compounds and classes of compounds; Operating and troubleshooting laboratory and open access instrumentation; Consulting with medicinal chemists to develop optimal solutions in accord with project goals; Analysis of complex mixtures and developing separation methods; Introduction of new methodologies in support of compound purifications and lab operations; Active participation in discussions in chemistry team meetings; Presentation of results to chemistry and project teams; Proposing and developing improvements in the purification workflow along with implementation of new methods and technologies for high throughput separations

Requirements

Master’s Degree (or equivalent degree) in Chemistry, Biology, or related science and 0-1 years of relevant employment experience, or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) in Chemistry, Biology, or related science and 1-2 years of relevant employment experience; Experience with HPLC and/or SFC method development for prep scale purification; Ability to generate and interpret mass spectrometry data; Knowledge of operation of liquid handlers and other laboratory automation; Ability to multi-task and deliver on multiple projects and targets simultaneously; Positive attitude, customer-oriented focus and attention to detail are critical to success in this position; Authorization to work in the country indefinitely without sponsorship; Energetic, results-oriented individual with a passion for learning, strong communication and organizational skills as well as a sense of creativity and a mind for the technical; Broad analytical chemistry skills and ability to contribute analytical chemistry solutions to challenges facing drug discovery teams

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options; Life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; Paid vacation and holidays