
Analytical Chemist- Method Development & Validation
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Job overview
Eurofins Small Molecule Method Establishment seeks a Senior Scientist to perform method validations, transfers, and verification activities for APIs and finished products. The role involves analytical testing using chromatography and other procedures, investigations, instrument troubleshooting, and client project discussions. The scientist also trains and mentors junior staff and applies GMP in areas of responsibility.
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Lancaster, PA, USA
Full-time
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.
In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Job Summary: Eurofins Small Molecule Method Establishment is seeking a Senior Scientist to perform method validations, method transfers, and method verification activities on APIs and finished products. The team is seeking candidates with expertise in Chromatography and method validation .
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Applies GMP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
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Performing a large variety of analytical tasks for the validation of analytical methods used in the testing of drug products and raw materials by means of various procedures including HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, and dissolution.
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Reading, understanding, and interpreting diverse analytical procedures.
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Conducting analytical investigations.
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Troubleshoot instrumentation and communicate with vendors when required.
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Train and mentor junior staff in laboratory procedures.
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Manage and discuss projects with clients.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
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BS or MS degree in analytical chemistry or other related degree concentration.
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BS and 4+ years of industry experience, MS and 2+ years of industry experience, or PhD and 1+ year of industry experience.
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3+ years of industry experience with chromatography
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3+ years of experience with LC chromatographic validation in a GMP environment.
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Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
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Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
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Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Additional Information
Working schedule will be Full-Time, First Shift, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 25% travel may be required. This position is NOT remote.
What we Offer:
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Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
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Life and disability insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 482 open Analytical Chemist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$77–116K/yr59 salary ranges
- US median$29–35/hr49 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 17 open Analytical Chemist jobs in Pennsylvania and 482 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Parexel306 open
- Eurofins US Network (this employer)28 open
- Actalent22 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — more than three in four Analytical Chemist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 438 postings).
- Education
- 125 of the 482 open Analytical Chemist jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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