Analytical Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading analytical science company is seeking an Analytical Scientist to support manufacturing and R&D by conducting analyses and characterizations of samples. This permanent full-time position offers a flexible working schedule and requires a degree in Chemistry or a related field. Key responsibilities include supporting formulation development and assessing stability risks, among other analytical tasks. Benefits include enhanced annual leave, free parking, and a company pension plan.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Free Parking

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Qualifications

• A sound, fundamental knowledge of Organic Chemistry to pharmaceutical drug design is essential.
• Experience with traditional analytical techniques and modern instrumental equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation development through analytical chemistry.
• Design and execute studies on degradation mechanisms.
• Assess stability risks and evaluate impact on degradation chemistry.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

HPLC

NMR

Mass Spectrometry

Vibrational Spectroscopy

Job description

Job Description

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

This is a permanent full time position, working a 37 hour week, flexibly between 7am & 7 pm Monday – Friday.

The purpose of this job within Analytical Science is to support the client in both Manufacturing and R&D efforts by conducting analysis and characterization of the samples generated.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a GLP or GMP environment with appropriate documentation and safety practices
• Support formulation development through hands-on generation of accurate and precise analytical chemistry data using routine laboratory techniques such as liquid chromatography (HPLC, UPLC), NMR (liquid), mass spectrometry, vibrational spectroscopy, USP/EP dissolution testing, Karl Fischer titration
• Design and execution of studies to ascertain degradation mechanisms in the solution and solid state.
• Assess stability risks by evaluating process changes and impact on degradation chemistry or dissolution profile. This would involve DoEs and accelerated stability studies.
• Development of assay/purity methods and assessment of method robustness/ruggedness
• Development and execution of method validation protocols.
• Transfer of analytical methods to other laboratories and remote sites.
• Hands-on generation of data in support of accelerated and registration stability studies.
• Development and support of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) techniques.
• Understand and demonstrate experience in a range of materials characterisation techniques able to bring understanding of API, drug product intermediates and finished drug product.
• Demonstrate understanding of root cause analysis methodologies and be able to support investigations as required.
• Demonstrate an understanding in the analyses required in the formulation of amorphous dispersions.
• Support in the design of protocols and experimental work.
• Report and communicate project outcomes in an appropriate manner.
• Familiarisation with electronic lab notebooks and ALCOA principles for the recording of data.
• Identify and resolve promptly any problems occurring at any phase of a study, escalating to the line manager where necessary.
• Write or constructively review SOPs, Protocols, technical reports, risk assessments as required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required.
• A sound, fundamental knowledge and practical application of Organic Chemistry to pharmaceutical drug design is essential.
• Appropriate relevant experience of Analytical Science and analytical tools and techniques within a group organisation.
• Good foundation and experience with traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (e.g., HPLC / UPLC, NMR (liquid), mass spectrometry, vibrational spectroscopy, USP / EP dissolution, Karl Fischer titration). Must possess sound knowledge of analysis methods and tools.

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 we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• Reward & Recognition.
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement.
• Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates
• Free Parking
• Company Pension Plan
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
• Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes
• Worldwide career opportunities
• We also have in place rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it’s incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. 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 dependent 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.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

Weembracediversity! 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 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 to achieve this goal!