The Eurofins Agroscience Group is one of the leading service providers in Europe, we conduct field and laboratory studies to determine the safety and efficacy of new substances and organisms for humans and the environment. We are experts in conducting global field studies according to GEP and GLP, worker exposure studies, ecotoxicology, product chemistry, physico-chemical property testing and environmental fate studies.  

In addition, we support our customers at every stage of the approval process. Our in-house team of regulatory experts works together with our network of field stations, laboratories and carefully selected partners.  

At our Aquatic Ecotoxicology site in Niefern-Öschelbronn (Germany), we carry out many different laboratory aquatic ecotoxicological studies to determine the environmental impact of chemicals and crop protection products, which are required for risk assessment development for worldwide approval procedures.

To strengthen our analytical chemistry department specialized in aquatic ecotoxicology, we are looking for an

expert chemist / analyst or food chemist (f/m/d) as Study Director (50% to 100% Study Director / Principal Analytical Chemist position) who enjoys working with test substances that are difficult to analyze.

• You will coordinate chemistry projects/studies for risk assessment of chemicals (e.g., REACH substances) and plant protection products in close cooperation with the analytical chemistry and biology teams.
• You will develop and validate new extraction and residue analytical methods, especially for complex substances (e.g., water-insoluble, unstable, volatile), where each new study offers a pleasant variability and challenges.
• As a Study Director or Principal Chemist, you will carry out the chemical-analytical part of aquatic ecotoxicological studies.
• You will work under the Principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) to ensure complete documentation of all processes, so that everyone has an overview of your studies.
• At the end of a project, you will write and issue study reports in English, for submission and regulatory approval of chemicals and plant protection products.
• You will be in constant contact with internal and external customers to establish and maintain numerous close relationships.

You fit in best with us if you ...

• have successfully completed a scientific degree in chemistry, food chemistry or related fields and have previously gained at least 3 years of laboratory experience
• have in-depth knowledge of analytical equipment such as GC-MS/MS and HPLC-MS/MS
• have advanced knowledge in the field of analytical chemistry of problematic substances (e.g., insoluble in water, unstable, volatile)
• are independent, structured, meticulous but have a pragmatic way of working
• are an enthusiastic learner
• have a very good command of English
• German skills (spoken and written) would be advantageous but can also be learned

Here you will find

• Working environment: a place with no dress code, flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and a friendly, relaxed and collegial working atmosphere with mutual respect and appreciation and lots of freedom. You will work with a highly motivated, open-minded and interdisciplinary team that will be happy to support you right from the start. Finally, we have a modern working environment with the latest laboratory infrastructure and state-of-the-art analytical equipment.
• Mission: our mission is to contribute to a safer and healthier world. By working with us, you will be actively contributing to the protection of the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems.
• Onboarding: feel part of the team from day one, with an induction programme and a mentor to help you get off to a flying start.
• Mobility: excellent public transport and motorway links
• Work-life balance: through flexible working hours, mobile working, holiday entitlement above the legal minimum and special leave e.g. for family reasons
• Health and well-being: rest and break areas, employee representatives who are there for you, as well as workplace ergonomics and health management
• Socializing & events: our legendary "Bergfests" and Christmas parties, team lunches and team events
• Catering: free tea and water, subsidized coffee specialties, vending machines, morning food truck and a well-equipped kitchen lounge
• Development opportunities: development opportunities in a large international life sciences company, development meetings and the opportunity for individual and regular training to help you reach your full potential
• Attractive extras: competitive remuneration with attractive fringe benefits such as capital formation contributions, company pension scheme, e-bike leasing, and other attractive benefit solutions such as a tax-free voucher card (fuel and shopping voucher)

If we have aroused your interest, please apply online with at least your CV, application letter and references with our online form. Our online application process takes only a few minutes.

If you have any questions, please contact Philip Winter (HR Manager Agroscience Europe) at [email protected], phone number: +49 (0) 7233 96 27-637.

We look forward to receiving your application!

In just 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France, to over 61,000 employees in a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 61 countries with more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products as well as innovative clinical diagnostic services as one of the world's leading emerging providers of specialized clinical diagnostic tests.   

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. 

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. 

We embrace diversity! The Eurofins Agroscience Group companies are an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment that is equally accessible to all and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination of any kind.  

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our carbon neutrality target through a combination of emissions reduction and offsetting initiatives. We encourage our employees to make sustainable changes.