Senior Packaging Scientist - Medical Device Package Testing - Eurofins

Company Description

Eurofins is the world leader in the bio/pharmaceutical testing market. With over €5.3billion in annual revenues and 55,000 employees across 900 sites in50 countries, Eurofins is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries and to governments.

The Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) Group is the largest network of harmonized bio/pharmaceutical GMP product testing laboratories worldwide. Eurofins BPT provides comprehensive CMC laboratory services for the world's largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. The service portfolio supports all stages of the drug development process and all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing, including method development, microbiology, process validation and quality control.

Job Description

Job Summary: Eurofins Medical Device Package Testing team is recruiting a Senior Scientist to research, develop, and create test methods for mechanical testing of medical devices and pharmaceutical products such as pen or auto-injectors, catheters, sutures, and other products. Candidates will possess deep understanding of mechanical testing systems as well as good understanding of test fixtures needed for mechanical testing. This role will require a strong analytical mind to understand and interpret the data being generated.

Essential Job Functions:

• Execute test methods and protocols in the evaluation of medical device packaging materials, components, and systems.
• Able to read and comprehend company procedures, packaging specifications and drawings, industry test methods, government regulations, technical journals and scientific literature.
• Able to seek out information from external sources in order to expand knowledge base.
• Able to organize and clearly write business correspondence and technical reports.
• Able to comprehend and use computer-controlled laboratory equipment.
• Able to Interface with other departments within the company
• Assist with testing equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Able to mentor and grow into a leadership position.
• Works in a safe and efficient manner
• Weekly cleanup of the testing center

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, mechanical engineering, or related degree concentration.
• 5 years of experience with mechanical testing equipment like Instron, Zwick, Admet, or other Universal Testing Machines.
• Knowledge of ISO, ISTA, and ASTM package performance test methods.
• Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and others).
• Highly self-motivated, quality focused, and detail oriented
• Tactical and Task Oriented
• Good customer service focus

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

• 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

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Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.