Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist
Full‑time position. 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 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 is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across its companies around the world.
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award‑winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long‑term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client’ site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you’re an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!
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Job Overview
As a Scientist your job will be to perform analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, drug substance and finished product and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe. This is a full‑time role working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, with the flexibility to work between 7 am and 7 pm.
Responsibilities
* Perform routine and non‑routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques, as required by the Lead Analyst or customer representative.
* Review analytical data for GMP compliance.
* Perform QC samples in accordance with customer procedures.
* Support and address local audit findings.
* Initiate and follow‑up OOS results and action limits as per customer procedures.
* Participate in the preparation of reports.
* Document data as dictated by current BMS policies and procedures.
* Collect and measure productivity through agreed metrics such as number of tests performed, cycle times, lab/product issues, number of hours worked per project, etc.
* Attend meetings with BMS as required to assess productivity and ensure the group’s capacity is fully utilised. This will include presenting performance metrics to demonstrate efficiency and quality service levels.
* Be constantly aware of the customer’s requirements and strive to meet or exceed those requirements keeping in mind the customer process end points.
* Deal with customer queries and contact designated personnel with any relevant information or issues relating to test results or the service in general.
* Keep up to date with any technological or method revisions in their area, ensuring training is complete and adjusting work as required with approval from the Lead Analyst.
* Train and coach technically, as required, other more junior members of staff in analytical techniques in which the Analyst is competent.
* Keep the laboratory area clean and tidy in both ‘seen’ and ‘unseen’ areas.
* Provide cover for other members of staff as required and for taking part in the customer’s weekend rota and/or overtime schedule.
* Ensure that all documentation is carried out on time, is accurate and legible and conforms to the relevant quality standards. Must be able to coach and mentor junior members of the team in this regard.
Qualifications
* A sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry is essential.
* Proven relevant experience of pharmaceutical analysis in a development laboratory, or equivalent, is desired.
* Experience with traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, Dissolution, UV spectroscopy).
* Thorough understanding of chromatographic techniques.
* Thorough understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment and can coach others in this regard.
* Ability to quickly learn new processes.
* Ability to work using fully electronic media, including MS Office.
* Ability to work on own initiative and be capable of developing solutions to problems as part of a team.
* Willing to operate in a flexible manner and be able to switch priorities at short notice.
* Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.
* Passionate about quality and customer service.
* Good communication skills both internally and externally. If needed must be able to deliver an effective presentation on technical or non‑technical content.
* Good understanding of drug development and production lifecycle in the context of their work.
Benefits
* Being part of a Reward and Recognition Scheme, recognising great work across our teams.
* Holiday entitlement increases with service.
* The option to opt into our Health Cash Plan.
* Life Assurance from day one, providing cover of four times your annual salary.
* Automatic enrolment into our Company Pension Plan after three months (with the flexibility to opt out).
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support.
* Opportunity to register interest in volunteering days.
* Free on‑site car parking.
* The opportunity to explore worldwide opportunities.
* Access to Perkbox savings.
What Happens Next
Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it’s incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you’ll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and its requirements.
Your data
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Closing Date
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
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