Description

Eurofins is the world leader in the food, bio/pharmaceutical product testing.  It is also number one in the field of environmental laboratory services and one of the global market leaders in agroscience, genomics, discovery pharmacology, and central laboratory services.  With over $2 billion in annual revenues and 47,000 employees across 800 sites in 50 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.

 With over 50 years of experience in the crop protection industry, Eurofins Agroscience Services offers outstanding technical knowledge and project management skills.  By acquiring a carefully selected range of CRO's, Eurofins Agroscience Services has created a unique portfolio of expertise that provides analytical, regulatory, and field support to plant breeders, agrochemical, biopesticide, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Study Director in Residue Chemistry to work in Columbia, MO.

Staff Scientist, Study Director responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Completes work for research and development under GLP guidelines for studies, documentation, etc.
• Conducts and monitors studies to ensure data accuracy and report quality.
• Writes reports on studies.
• Works with independence on studies and assignments. 
• May serve as a technical leader within a group or team and will also serve as project leader/study director on assigned projects.
• May provide complex analytical work on projects and studies using a range of analytical techniques and instruments

Requirements

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of five years of experience in a directly relevant setting. 
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience.
• A PhD in a relevant field may be substituted for Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and experience.
• In rare cases, comparable demonstrated competence and experience in the relevant area may be used to substitute in whole or in part for the Bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• GLP experience required.
• GLP study director or project management experience preferred.
• Regulatory testing for the agriculture industry preferred.
• Chromatographic interpretation experience preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship