Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist - Fixed Term Contract
Eurofins Liverpool, England, 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. 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.
Job Description
This is a fixed term contract until end of February 2026, full time position, working a 35 hour week, flexibly Monday to Friday between 07:00 - 19:00.
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.
* To document data as dictated by current BMS 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 BMS as required to assess productivity and ensure the group’s capacity is fully utilised.
* To be constantly aware of the customer’s requirements and strive to meet or exceed those requirements keeping in mind the customer process end points.
* 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 train and coach technically, as required, other more junior members of staff in analytical techniques in which the Analyst is competent.
* 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 provide cover for other members of staff as required and for taking part in the customer’s weekend rota and/or overtime schedule.
* To ensure that all documentation is carried out on time, is accurate and legible and conforms to the relevant quality standards.
Qualifications
* A degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required. MSc in relevant area an advantage.
* A sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry is essential.
* 7 to 11 years’ 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, 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 communication skills both internally and externally.
Additional Information
At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.
As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:
* 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
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 it's requirements.
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.
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.
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