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Eurofins Analytical Scientist in Liverpool, United Kingdom
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 permanent full-time position, working a 35-hour week, 7 hours per day flexibly between 7am & 7 pm on 5/7 days as per business needs.
The purpose of this job is to perform stability testing of finished pharmaceutical products and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe.
Responsibilities
* Perform routine and non-routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques (primarily: HPLC, Dissolution and Karl Fisher determination).
* Perform technology transfers on new products entering the team.
* Review analytical data for GMP compliance.
* Initiate and follow-up OOS results and action limits as per client procedures.
* Document data as dictated by current client policies and procedures.
* Collect and measure productivity through agreed metrics.
* Prepare and approve results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.
* Deal with client queries and contact designated personnel with relevant information or issues relating to test results or the service.
* Keep up to date with any technological or method revisions in their area.
* Support local audits as required.
* Perform testing of QC samples in accordance with client procedures.
* Revise SOPs as required.
* Adhere to all client standards in safety, housekeeping and quality.
Minimum Requirements
* A degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required.
* A sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry is essential, with knowledge of Analytical techniques highly desirable.
* A minimum of 1 year relevant experience of analysis in a pharmaceutical testing laboratory is desired.
* Experience with traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (HPLC, Dissolution, Karl Fischer and UV spectroscopy).
* Must be able to interpret raw data and draw conclusions regarding troubleshooting of analyses, instruments and methods.
* Experience of, or a thorough understanding of working in a GMP environment.
* Must possess the ability to quickly learn new processes.
* Capable of working proactively to offer suggestions for new ways to improve existing processes.
* Ability to work using paperless systems such as Electronic laboratory notebooks and LIMS.
* Competent with MS Office suite of applications.
* Requires the ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
* Must have the ability to work on their own initiative and develop solutions to problems as part of a team.
* Willingness to operate in a flexible manner and switch priorities at short notice.
Benefits
* Reward and Recognition.
* Health Cash Plan.
* Life Assurance (4 times annual salary).
* Company Pension Plan.
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support.
* Free car parking.
* Worldwide career opportunities.
* Access to Perkbox for discounts and savings.
What Happens Next
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. This will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to understand your key skills and strengths.
Diversity and Sustainability
We embrace diversity and are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We also aim for carbon neutrality by 2025 through emission reduction and compensation initiatives.
Find out more on our career page: Eurofins Careers
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