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From the food we eat to the medicines we rely on, Eurofins laboratories support companies around the world by delivering high-quality testing and scientific expertise.\nWith more than 58,000 employees across 900 laboratories in over 54 countries, Eurofins is a global leader in pharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer product testing, as well as genomics, clinical diagnostics, and contract research services.\n Eurofins BPT-Columbia is seeking an Associate Scientist, Analytical Testing to join our team in Columbia, Missouri. This entry-level laboratory position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career scientists to gain hands-on experience in analytical testing within a regulated pharmaceutical laboratory environment.\nThe successful candidate will perform routine and non-routine testing activities, support stability and batch release programs, generate accurate laboratory data, and contribute to studies that support product quality and compliance. Working under established procedures and regulatory guidelines, you will develop technical expertise while building a strong foundation in analytical laboratory operations.\nWhat You'll Do\nPerform analytical testing in accordance with approved methods, SOPs, GMP, and/or GLP requirements.\nSupport pharmaceutical stability studies and batch release testing activities.\nPrepare samples, standards, reagents, and laboratory materials for analysis.\nAccurately record laboratory observations, results, and experimental data.\nOperate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, and other laboratory equipment.\nReview laboratory data for accuracy and completeness.\nAssist with study execution, data analysis, and report preparation.\nMaintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and compliance with safety requirements.\nCollaborate with scientists and laboratory staff to meet project timelines and quality objectives.\nDevelop technical proficiency and assume increasing levels of responsibility as expertise grows.\n Preferred Qualifications\nExperience working in a GMP and/or GLP-regulated laboratory environment.\nHands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC instrumentation.\nExperience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).\nPrevious laboratory experience through academic, internship, or industry settings.\nStrong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.\nAbility to follow detailed procedures and work effectively in a team environment.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another closely related scientific field.\nEquivalent coursework in a related scientific discipline may be considered.\nAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.\n Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., some weekend required overtime as needed. 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