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The Associate Scientist provides laboratory support in defining optimal particle properties of drug substances as it relates to chemical manufacturing and formulation into pharmaceutical products and is responsible for writing sections of reports for regulatory submissions.  The position is based in Groton, CT (USA).

Role Responsibilities:

• Support multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate with colleagues to define and implement API particle characterization activities according to project timelines.
• Conduct physical and surface characterization of powders of pharmaceutical relevance. This includes particle characterization (e.g., particle size, shape) and surface characterization (e.g., surface energy, surface roughness).
• Collaborate with colleagues in Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation and Biopharmaceutics to define and implement screening and characterization strategies consistent with producing desired crystalline morphologies.
• Solve scientific problems using contemporary Materials Science experimental techniques.
• Contribute to the development of new scientific approaches and knowledge within the global Materials Science organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science/Engineering. 
• Authorization to work in the country indefinitely without need for sponsorship. 
• Experience with solving Materials Science problems, e.g., particle characterization using experimental approaches and team collaboration.
• Experience with characterization techniques: particle size, shape, surface energy, surface roughness, spectroscopy, microscopy
• In-depth understanding of the physical and particle properties needed for drug substance manufacture and formulation into drug product.
• Experience in crystallization and solid-state characterization (such as x-ray powder diffraction, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, NMR, etc).
• Experience using electronic notebook for documentation.
• Knowledgeable of GLP and chemical lab safety protocols.
• 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. 

• What we offer:

• 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 Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

  We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

  To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.