Analytical Early Chemical Development Scientist

Eurofins; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in laboratory services is seeking a full-time Analyst to support the analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials and drug substances. The role involves routine and non-routine testing across various techniques, including HPLC and Mass Spectroscopy. Candidates must have a degree in Chemistry, proven pharmaceutical analysis experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers flexible working hours and a commitment to professional growth and employee well-being.

Benefits

Reward and Recognition

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Company Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free car parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Access to Perkbox discounts

Qualifications

• Proven relevant experience of pharmaceutical analysis in a development laboratory or equivalent is desired.
• Experienced and competent with traditional analytical techniques and modern instrumental equipment.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and work proactively.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine Analytical Testing using a broad range of analytical techniques.
• Review analytical data for GMP compliance.
• Train other employees in analytical techniques when required.

Skills

Pharmaceutical analysis

Analytical techniques

Good communication skills

Chromatographic techniques

Troubleshooting capabilities

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

HPLC

Mass Spectroscopy

ICP

GC

MS Office

Job description

Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. This is a full‑time permanent position working a flexible 36.5‑hour week Monday‑Friday. The purpose of this job is to support the analysis of pharmaceutical raw material intermediates and drug substance with accurate results within an acceptable timeframe.

Job Responsibilities

• To perform routine and non‑routine Analytical Testing using a broad range of analytical techniques for RSM Intermediates and Drug Substance at early phase development including LC IC GC MS ICP and spectroscopic methodology.
• Testing support to DSM.
• Stability Study Testing Support.
• Reference Standard Requalification support.
• Method Development and Method Validation experience would be desirable.
• Synthetic Chemistry support small scale.
• To review analytical data for GMP compliance.
• To prepare and approve results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.
• To train as required other Eurofins or Client employees in analytical techniques and electronic system in which the Analyst is competent.
• To initiate and follow‑up OOS results and action limits as per customer procedures.
• To identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.
• To document data as dictated by current client policies and procedures.
• To ensure that all documentation is carried out on time, is accurate and legible and conforms to the relevant quality standards.
• To update any relevant documentation when requested by Lead Scientist or client representative.
• To participate in the preparation of reports.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required.
• Proven relevant experience of pharmaceutical analysis in a development laboratory or equivalent is desired.
• Experienced and competent with traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (HPLC IC GC Karl Fischer Mass Spectroscopy ICP and other Spectroscopic techniques). Able to interpret raw data and draw conclusions regarding troubleshooting of instruments and methods.
• Experience working with oligonucleotides and peptides would be desirable.
• Thorough understanding of chromatographic techniques with some trouble shooting capabilities.
• Thorough understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes. Works proactively to offer suggestions for new ways to improve existing processes.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be capable of developing solutions to problems as part of a team.
• Good communication skills both internally and externally. Must be able to communicate documents or concepts to co‑workers or clients independently.
• Ability to work using fully electronic media including MS Office.
• Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Good team player, organised, accurate and have strong documentation skills.
• Passionate about quality and customer service.

Additional Information

At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long‑service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events and are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

Benefits

• 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 allowing you to save money all year round – whether it’s supermarket savings, days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do. As a potential new recruit you’ll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process, depending on the role and its requirements. This will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get to know your key skills and strengths.

Your data

As part of any recruitment process the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025 through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us achieve this goal!