Material Scientist

Job Summary

Material Scientist – support on site services at the Bristol Myers Squibb Moreton facility, Wirral. This is a full‑time maternity cover position for 6 months, working 35 hours per week flexibly between 07:00 and 19:00. The role is fully employed by Eurofins PSS and does not constitute employment with Bristol Myers Squibb.

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

• Perform routine and non‑routine physical and analytical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, drug substance and finished product.
• Manage receipt, storage, dispensing and disposal of development samples in the Development Store.
• Support introduction and implementation of new equipment across the functional area.
• Contribute to project teams by providing protocol feedback, summarising data and offering initial interpretation within agreed timelines.
• Take initiative, work independently, solve analytical challenges, learn new processes quickly, share expertise and drive continuous improvement while building strong working relationships.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, maintain accurate documentation, and deliver effective presentations when required.

• Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, with strong fundamental knowledge of chemistry.
• Relevant experience in pharmaceutical analysis within a development laboratory or equivalent environment.
• Experience using traditional analytical techniques and modern instrumental equipment such as HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, Dissolution and UV spectroscopy, with a solid understanding of chromatographic methods.
• Thorough understanding of GMP requirements and ability to coach others in compliant working practices.
• Good understanding of the drug development and production lifecycle, strong communication skills and ability to deliver effective technical or non‑technical presentations.
• Flexible approach to work, ability to switch priorities quickly and a proactive mindset seeking improvements within the area of responsibility.

• Part of a Reward and Recognition Scheme.
• Holiday entitlement increases with service.
• Health Cash Plan covering routine healthcare expenses.
• Life Assurance covering four times annual salary from day one.
• Automatic enrolment into Company Pension Plan after three months.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support.
• Free on‑site car parking.
• Opportunity to explore worldwide opportunities.
• Access to Perkbox for savings on everyday items.

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