Senior Spectroscopy Scientist (NMR)

Company DescriptionEurofins 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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionThe Senior Solid State NMR Scientist provides laboratory support in solid-state NMR (ssNMR) data collection and interpretation for pharmaceutical materials.Apply ssNMR to characterize a broad range of pharmaceutical materials (crystalline and non-crystalline small molecule APIs, excipients, drug product intermediates, and drug products)Apply quantitative ssNMR methods to measure components of APIs and drug productsPlan and perform experiments with minimal supervisionCollaborate with colleagues in Materials Science to define and implement characterization strategiesSolve scientific problems using contemporary Materials Science experimental techniquesContribute to the development of new scientific approaches and knowledge within the Materials Science organizationEnsure contemporaneous and accurate entries are made in the electronic laboratory notebook system according to accepted good practiceQualificationsPh.D. degree in chemistry or equivalent field with expertise in ssNMR or a B.A./M.S degree in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field with 2-3+ years of ssNMR experienceExperience with ssNMR sample preparation, data acquisition, and interpretation of 1D and 2D spectraExperience in solid state characterization techniques (such as x-ray powder diffraction, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, spectroscopy, etc.) is an advantage.Experience and understanding of vibrational spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, FT-Raman) is an advantage.Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.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.Additional InformationPosition is full-time, working Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m overtime as neededCandidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT are encouraged to apply.Excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays#LI-EB1Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipEurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ScienceExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Biotechnology