Analytical Scientist - Product Development

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Analytical Scientist to support the analysis of pharmaceutical products. This role involves performing trace analysis using advanced techniques such as LC-MS and LC-MS/MS, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and contributing to the development and validation of analytical procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry and analytical techniques, with a passion for quality and customer service. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and continuous improvement in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Company Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Car Parking

Worldwide Career Opportunities

Perkbox Access

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related discipline required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical analysis desired.
• Proficient in trace analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analysis using analytical techniques.
• Review analytical data for GMP compliance.
• Document data accurately and timely.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

LC-MS

HPLC

Karl Fischer

MS Office

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Client:

Eurofins

Location:

Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description

The purpose of this job is to support analysis of pharmaceutical Oral Drug Products and New Modalities with accurate results within an acceptable timeframe with a focus on trace analysis of impurities using LC-MS and LC-MS/MS.

• To perform routine and non-routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques, as required by the Lead Scientist or customer representative.
• To carry out Trace analysis methods using LC-MS and LC-MS/MS.
• To review analytical data for GMP compliance.
• In line with experience support development and validation of analytical procedures used for Oral Drug Products and New Modalities.
• 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.
• Provenrelevant experience of pharmaceutical analysis in a development laboratory, or equivalent, is desired.
• Significant experience performing Trace analysis with a good understanding of the nuances involved with trace analytical work, especially involving LC-MS and LC-MS/MS.
• Experienced and competent with other traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (HPLC, Karl Fischer, Dissolution and other Spectroscopic techniques). Able to interpret raw data and draw conclusions regarding troubleshooting of instruments and methods.
• 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.
• Thorough understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.
• Ability to work using fully electronic media, including MS Office.
• Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Good team player, organised, accurate, 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 we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• 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
• Everyone who joins our team also gets access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether its supermarket savings or 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, 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 it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you 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 to achieve this goal!