Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist
* Full-time
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.
This is a full-time position working a 35 hour flexible week, on a Fixed Term Basis for between 12 & 18 Months.
The purpose of this job is to perform analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, drug substance, and finished product and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe.
Job Responsibilities:
* To perform routine and non-routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques, as required by the Lead Analyst or customer representative.
* To review analytical data for GMP compliance.
* To initiate and follow-up OOS results and action limits as per customer procedures.
* To participate in the preparation of reports and document data as dictated by current client policies and procedures.
* To 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.
* To attend meetings with the client as required to assess productivity and ensure the group’s capacity is fully utilised.
* To prepare and approve results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.
* To deal with customer queries and contact designated personnel with any relevant information or issues relating to test results or the service in general.
* To keep up to date with any technological or method revisions in their area, ensuring their training is complete and adjusting their work as required with approval from the Lead Analyst.
* To perform QC samples in accordance with customer procedures.
* Support and address local audit findings.
* To revise SOPs as required by the Lead Analyst, or as dictated by the client.
* To keep the laboratory area clean and tidy in both ‘seen’ and ‘unseen’ areas.
* To ensure that all documentation is carried out on time, is accurate and legible and conforms to the relevant quality standards.
Minimum Requirements:
* A degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required. MSc in relevant area an advantage.
* A sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry is essential.
* 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, and UV spectroscopy).
* Thorough understanding of chromatographic techniques.
* Thorough understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.
* Ability to quickly learn new processes.
* Ability to work using fully electronic media, including MS Office.
* Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
* Good understanding of drug development and production lifecycle in the context of their work.
At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning.
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.
We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025.
Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/
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