The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services (PSS) matters—and so do our employees. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and advance your career from the ground up. At Eurofins PSS, you’ll find supportive teams, strong training, work-life balance, and a competitive benefits package.

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in life sciences testing, providing analytical services across pharmaceutical, food, environmental, and clinical industries. Our work helps ensure the safety, authenticity, and quality of the products people rely on every day

Eurofins PSS is seeking a QC Chemist (Raw Materials) to support the launch and operation of a new raw materials testing laboratory. This position will perform routine and non-routine analytical testing in a cGMP environment while contributing to a collaborative, start-up lab setting.

Training will be conducted in both Gaithersburg, MD and Frederick, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform raw materials testing in accordance with GxP, SOPs, and compendial methods (USP/NF, Ph. Eur., JP)
• Conduct wet chemistry, HPLC/UPLC, GC, and FTIR analyses
• Accurately document all work using laboratory notebooks, logbooks, and electronic systems
• Review and evaluate data against specifications; report out-of-specification or abnormal results
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and perform basic maintenance
• Support deviations, investigations, change controls, and CAPAs
• Author and revise SOPs and technical documentation
• Perform data review and documentation verification
• Assist with method implementation and process improvements
• Maintain lab organization using Lean/6 Sigma principles, including inventory and sample management
• Collaborate with team members while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Requirements

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
• 3+ years of pharmaceutical QC experience, including wet lab testing
• Hands-on experience with raw materials testing
• Proficiency in HPLC/UPLC, GC, and FTIR
• Familiarity with compendial methods and physiochemical testing (e.g., pH, appearance, wet chemistry)
• Strong understanding of cGMP and documentation practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Skills

• Strong attention to detail with commitment to data integrity (ALCOA)
• Experience in Lean lab practices
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Gaithersburg, MD, are encouraged to apply

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Base Compensation: $31-$40 per hour based on education and experience

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