Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist - Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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.  This will include presenting performance metrics to demonstrate efficiency and quality service levels.  To prepare and approve results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.
• 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. Must be able to coach and mentor junior members of the team in this regard.

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). Able interpret raw data and draw conclusions regarding troubleshooting of instruments and methods. Can support others technically by giving advice or mentoring with regards to analytical functions.
• 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. Takes initiative to become local expert in areas where there is a gap in knowledge and shares that knowledge appropriately as required.
• Ability to work using fully electronic media, including MS Office.
• Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
• 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. Seeks new ideas to make improvements within own area of control.
• 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.

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
• Everyone who joins our team also gets access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether its supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

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, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. 
 
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 embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page:https://careers.eurofins.com/