Onsite Scientific Support: Purification & Nucleic Acids

Avantor; Toledo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is currently seeking an Onsite Specialist II, Scientific Support to assist in High-Throughput Purification within the ACHTP platform. The role supports drug discovery programs, delivering purified compounds and maintaining rigorous data integrity.

Fluency in Spanish and the ability to collaborate across disciplines are valued in this onsite, customer-facing position. You will perform purification using HPLC/SFC, manage samples and data, and contribute to continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• Education preferably BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Or equivalent based on experience.
• Experience and Technical Skills Experience with chromatographic techniques, particularly reversed-phase HPLC and/or SFC, is preferred.
• Previous experience in an analytical laboratory, pharmaceutical R&D, or a related scientific environment is advantageous.
• Familiarity with laboratory data systems, scientific documentation, and good laboratory practices.
• Ability to learn new technologies, procedures, and technical skills quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex compound purification using reversed-phase HPLC and SFC technologies in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Conduct post-purification processing and ensure compounds are prepared for delivery to project teams.
• Ensure accurate sample handling, tracking, labelling, and documentation throughout the purification workflow.
• Maintain high productivity while meeting quality, safety, compliance, and data integrity requirements.
• Deliver purified compounds within agreed timelines to support medicinal chemistry and drug discovery projects.
• Use laboratory data systems and related software to record, review, and manage experimental information.
• Troubleshoot routine technical issues and escalation complex problems appropriately.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary ACHTP environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory workflows and operational efficiency.

Skills

Chromatography

Laboratory data systems

Analytical chemistry

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

SFC

Job description

Avantor is currently seeking an Onsite Specialist II, Scientific Support to assist in High-Throughput Purification within the ACHTP platform. The role supports drug discovery programs, delivering purified compounds and maintaining rigorous data integrity.

Fluency in Spanish and the ability to collaborate across disciplines are valued in this onsite, customer-facing position. You will perform purification using HPLC/SFC, manage samples and data, and contribute to continuous improvement of