An Analytical Scientist performs routine and non-routine stability testing on finished pharmaceutical products, ensuring accurate and timely results in line with GMP expectations. This role is a fully employed GMP Stability Scientist position by Eurofins PSS, supporting services delivered to their client on-site.
Responsibilities
Perform routine and non-routine analysis of pharmaceutical products using a range of analytical techniques (primarily HPLC, Dissolution, and Karl Fischer)
Support technology transfers for new products entering the team, ensuring smooth implementation and alignment with client procedures
Support in some analytical development and validation activities
Review analytical data for GMP compliance and initiate or follow up on OOS results and action limits when required
Document data in accordance with current client policies and procedures and prepare/approve results for tests in which you are trained and deemed competent
Maintain productivity through agreed metrics (e.g. test numbers, cycle times) and support audits, method revisions, and testing of QC samples
Liaise with client representatives, provide updates to designated personnel, support continuous improvement initiatives, and work flexibly in line with business needs
Requirements
Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline; significant experience in GMP environments may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Strong working knowledge of analytical chemistry, with specific knowledge and experience of high performance liquid chromatography and other modern analytical techniques
Previous relevant experience within a pharmaceutical testing laboratory (preferably solid dose) and competence with techniques such as HPLC, Dissolution, Karl Fischer and UV
Experience of working within a GMP environment, interpreting raw data, troubleshooting analytical or instrumental issues, and completing documentation accurately
Capable of working with electronic laboratory systems (ELNs, LIMS) and MS Office applications
Able to work proactively, independently, and as part of a team
Flexible in your approach, able to switch priorities at short notice, and motivated to contribute ideas to improve existing processes
Passionate about quality and customer service, consistently striving to meet or exceed expectations while supporting the delivery of a high-performing laboratory service
Demonstrate strong communication skills, both internally and externally, ensuring clear, professional and timely interactions with colleagues, stakeholders and customers
Benefits
Being part of a Reward and Recognition Scheme, recognising great work across our teams
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The option to opt into our Health Cash Plan, designed to help look after your everyday health and wellbeing. This allows you to claim back the cost of routine healthcare expenses such as dental check-ups, eye tests, glasses or contact lenses and other everyday medical treatments
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 if you choose)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support for both personal and work-related matters
Being able to register your interest in volunteering days, which are designed to support employees who wish to do voluntary work during working hours as part of a wider strategy to contribute positively to the local community
Free on-site car parking
The opportunity to explore worldwide 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
Important Details
Schedule: flexible 35 hour week, Monday - Friday
Contract: permanent full-time
Application Process
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
About the Company
Eurofins is an international network of independent life sciences companies, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places skilled teams directly at client sites, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. 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 is an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcomes applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.
