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    Deviations & Investigations Scientist

    Columbia, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time1–3 yrs experiencePosted 10h ago
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    Job description

    Eurofins BPT-Columbia is seeking a Deviations & Investigations Scientist to join our Chemistry team in Columbia, Missouri. This partially remote position is responsible for supporting laboratory investigations, deviation management, stability studies, and batch release activities within a GMP-regulated environment.

    The Deviations & Investigations Scientist serves as a key contributor to quality and compliance initiatives by leading and documenting investigations associated with laboratory deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, out-of-trend (OOT) findings, atypical results, and other quality events. This role partners closely with laboratory operations, Quality Assurance, and technical teams to identify root causes, assess impact, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and maintain compliance with regulatory expectations.

    This intermediate-level position combines scientific expertise with technical writing, data analysis, and quality systems knowledge. The successful candidate will independently manage investigations, review analytical data, support stability and batch release programs, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts while ensuring data integrity and adherence to GMP requirements.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and author laboratory investigations related to deviations, OOS, OOT, atypical results, and quality events.
    • Perform root cause analyses and support development and implementation of CAPAs.
    • Review analytical data and laboratory documentation to support investigation conclusions.
    • Support stability testing and batch release activities through data review and quality assessments.
    • Collaborate with laboratory, quality, and operational teams to resolve technical and compliance issues.
    • Ensure investigations are completed accurately, thoroughly, and within established timelines.
    • Maintain compliance with GMP, GLP, regulatory, client, and internal quality requirements.
    • Utilize LIMS and quality systems to manage documentation and maintain records.
    • Prepare technical reports, investigation summaries, and supporting quality documentation.
    • Identify quality trends and contribute to process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.

    The ideal candidate would possess:

    • Experience with GLP and/or GMP and hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC desirable.
    • Experience with LIMS system desirable.
    • Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
    • Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.
    • Ability to work on multiple on-going projects.

    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.
    • 1-3 years of experience working in a cGMP compliant lab
    • Authorization to work in the US indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

    Position is full-time position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO 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

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

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Eurofins

    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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. Eurofins PSS Insourcing has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our team.  We are searching for a business development professional with proven experience selling and implementing high-value sales.  Someone who thrives on identifying and closing new business caring for the client through the process will succeed in this role. This position offers the excitement of hunting for new clients with the goal of diversifying our offerings and client base as well as the opportunity to foster and expand partnerships with key clients.  This is a hybrid role working remotely from a home office, travelling locally and within the region for prospect and current client meetings as well as full days spent at current client sites to maximize networking and relationship building opportunities. A successful candidate will have a proven track record and is comfortable reaching out to and meeting with high level decision makers including C-Suite.  This position will manage the strategic sales process including identifying client needs, defining and presenting how PSS can address them, as well as managing the implementation process for new programs. If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today! 

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