HPLC Scientist

Company Description

At Eurofins Scientific, we are dedicated to making life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. As a global leader in laboratory testing services, we partner with the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, environmental, and consumer product companies to deliver reliable scientific data that drives critical decisions.

With more than 58,000 employees across 900 laboratories in over 54 countries, Eurofins provides innovative analytical testing solutions that support product safety, quality, authenticity, and regulatory compliance worldwide.

Job Description

Are you passionate about analytical chemistry and chromatography?

Eurofins is seeking an HPLC Scientist to join our growing Analytical Testing team in San Diego, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, troubleshooting complex instrumentation, and transforming analytical data into meaningful scientific results.

In this role, you will support testing for biologics, cell and gene therapies, vaccines, and other pharmaceutical products within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. You will operate and troubleshoot HPLC systems and other analytical instrumentation, evaluate analytical data, investigate technical issues, and contribute to high-quality scientific outcomes that directly support client programs and patient safety.

If you are a detail-oriented scientist who enjoys solving problems, working with advanced instrumentation, and continuously developing your technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Perform analytical testing using HPLC, Karl Fischer (KF), osmolality, and related laboratory techniques
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and control materials according to approved methods and SOPs
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation
• Analyze and interpret chromatographic and analytical data to ensure accuracy and quality
• Utilize laboratory software and chromatography data systems, including Empower or similar platforms
• Maintain complete and GMP-compliant laboratory documentation and records
• Assist with investigations involving instrument performance, deviations, atypical results, and out-of-specification findings
• Support analytical method qualification, validation, transfer, and continuous improvement activities
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Project Management, laboratory leadership, and scientific teams to meet project timelines
• Communicate analytical findings, observations, and testing progress effectively
• Follow GMP, GDP, GLP, ALCOA+, and company quality requirements at all times

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting HPLC instrumentation
• Experience working with analytical laboratory equipment and scientific testing methods
• Ability to review, interpret, and evaluate analytical data
• Strong documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of analytical laboratory experience
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environment
• Experience with Empower or other chromatography data systems
• Familiarity with method validation, verification, or transfer activities
• Strong troubleshooting and investigative skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment
• Experience interacting with clients, management, or cross-functional stakeholders

Additional Information

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: San Diego, CA
Compensation: $27.50-$31.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Career development opportunities within a global organization

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.