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.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

In our Ecotoxicology Laboratory located in Niefern-Öschelbronn (Germany) we have an 
immediate opening for a:
Study Director Aquatic Ecotoxicologist (Fulltime) - Endocrine Disruption & Higher Tier Fish Studies 

You will be planning, performing and reporting fish- and amphibian ED and other higher tier aquatic studies. This will include endocrine disruption (ED) testing such FSTRA, AMA, and XETA, but also ELS, FLC as well as bio-concentration studies. Your challenge will be to act as Study Director for this key studies as well as establish new test systems according to the relevant OECD and/or US EPA guidelines. You will be responsible to perform GLP fish- and amphibian studies, which includes the elaboration of the study plans in collaboration with the clients, perform/supervise the laboratory work, evaluate the results and write reports. Close and open communication with the clients on each step of a study will be also your responsibility in this role. Networking with the scientific community as well as participation and presentations (oral/poster) at scientific meetings and/or ring-test groups is part of the job description. 

Ideally you have the following skills:
o PhD in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecotoxicology or relevant scientific discipline
o Experience in aquatic ecotoxicology in the field of fish- and amphibian testing with 
expertise in endocrine effects testing
o Technical knowhow in the operation of flow-through systems, fish and frog breeding
o CRO and/or industry experience as well as GLP experience is an advantage
o Operational excellence with well-structured working style
o Team spirit and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite
o Able to work independently 
o Demonstrate motivation, initiative and pro-activity
o Fluent in English and at least advanced German knowledge 
o Very good computer and statistical skills

You can expect a young, innovative and dynamic team in a constantly growing internationally oriented company. We have an excellently equipped and modern laboratory. Every employee has the opportunity to continuously develop according to his or her talents and career targets. We cultivate an open management culture that encourages continuous improvement and innovation. Our growth strategy and short decision-making processes helps us to run a 
sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.