Analytical Chemical Development Scientist

Analytical Chemical Development Scientist

Apply for the Analytical Chemical Development Scientist role at Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK & IE.

This is a full‑time, 12‑month fixed‑term contract position working a flexible 36.5‑hour week, Monday to Friday. The role provides analytical support to the client’s drug substance development area from late‑phase clinical through to commercial development support.

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

• Perform routine and non‑routine analytical testing using a broad range of analytical techniques for regulatory starting materials, intermediates, and drug substances including LC, GC, MS, and spectroscopic methodology.
• Support the development and subsequent validation of LC and GC analytical methodology.
• Support relevant technical troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure work activities are conducted to the highest standards of quality and GMP compliance.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.
• Document data as dictated by current client policies and procedures.
• Operate in electronic systems including electronic notebooks and chromatographic data systems.
• Ensure all documentation is carried out on time, is accurate and legible and conforms to the relevant quality standards.
• Update any relevant documentation when requested by Lead Scientist or client representative.
• Participate in the preparation of reports.

• Degree in Chemistry or analytical chemistry is essential.
• Sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry, with an emphasis on organic chemistry and analytical science.
• Knowledge and experience within a pharmaceutical development environment and an understanding of the drug development process would be desirable.
• Method development experience is required.
• Method validation experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of drug substance and API analysis.
• Knowledge and experience of modern analytical techniques such as HPLC and GC within a development environment is essential.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical analysis in a development laboratory.
• Experience of additional techniques such as NMR and LC‑MS would be an advantage.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation and analysis as required.
• Good understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.

• 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 to save money on everyday purchases

Eurofins embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination on the basis of gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic is prohibited.

Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment centre or staged interview process, depending on the role and its requirements, giving them the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and learn more about working at Eurofins.

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