Analytical Chemical Development Scientist

Eurofins; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international life sciences company in the UK is looking for an Analytical Chemical Development Scientist to join their team on a full-time, fixed-term contract. You will perform both routine and non-routine analytical tests and develop validation methods for various substances. A degree in Chemistry and at least 4 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical lab are required. The role offers numerous benefits including a health cash plan, life assurance, and more.

Benefits

Reward and Recognition program

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Company Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free car parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant pharmaceutical analysis experience in a development laboratory.
• Experience in method development and validation with additional techniques advantageous.
• Strong understanding of quality standards in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing using various techniques.
• Develop and validate LC and GC analytical methodology.
• Document data accurately and prepare reports as requested.

Skills

Analytical testing

Method development

Troubleshooting

Organic chemistry

GMP knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemistry or analytical chemistry

Tools

LC

GC

MS

NMR

LC-MS

Job description

Analytical Chemical Development Scientist

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. This full‑time, 12‑month fixed‑term contract position works a flexible 36.5‑hour week, Monday – Friday.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non‑routine analytical testing for regulatory starting materials, intermediates and drug substance using LC, GC, MS and spectroscopic techniques.
• Develop and validate LC and GC analytical methodology.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support continuous improvement of quality and service.
• Document data accurately in electronic notebooks and chromatographic data systems.
• Prepare reports and update documentation as requested by the Lead Scientist or client representative.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or analytical chemistry.
• Strong knowledge of organic chemistry and analytical science.
• At least 4 years of relevant pharmaceutical analysis experience in a development laboratory.
• Experience in method development and validation; additional techniques such as NMR and LC‑MS advantageous.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and analytical issues.
• Good understanding of GMP environment and quality standards.

Benefits

• Reward and Recognition program.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance (four times annual salary).
• Company Pension Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support.
• Free car parking.
• Worldwide career opportunities.

What Happens Next

The recruitment process includes an assessment centre or staged interview to evaluate key skills and strengths. As part of the process, the company processes personal data in compliance with data protection obligations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eurofins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and other protected characteristics.