Development Scientist

Eurofins USA; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA seeks an innovative Scientist for a permanent position in Liverpool, focusing on product development in Personal and Home Care products. Responsibilities include supporting new formulations, logistical management, and conducting quality assessments. The role requires a relevant degree and strong organisational and communication skills, offering a competitive salary and benefits within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance (4 times annual salary)

Company Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free car parking

Perkbox access

Qualifications

• Degree or above in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Some industrial background ideal.
• Experience of formulation evaluation in a development lab.

Responsibilities

• Support product formulation development using automated systems.
• Manage logistics, COSHH, and ensure project timelines are met.
• Conduct quality assessments for personal care products.

Skills

Organisation

Problem Solving

Communication

Logistics Management

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Physical Science, or related field

Tools

Automated Systems

SAXS

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client’ site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!

We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network.

Job Description

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

This is a permanent full time position, working a 37.5 hour week,Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00.

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and innovative Scientist. This is a new and exciting opportunity based at our client’s facility, a world class company that develops and produces consumer products based in Liverpool. We have an opportunity for a scientist supporting product development in the Personal care and Home care products service area weighted towards deodorant products.

The purpose of this job is to support the development of new product formulations through the use of high throughput automated systems and assist with the evaluation of the performance across different platforms utilizing in line and off line detectors.

In addition, the candidate will also have strong logistic and technical skills as well as report writing, problem solving skills. It is expected the ideal candidate will work in a flexible manner exhibiting high energy, self-motivation and resourcefulness. Additionally, will be able to think logically and have the ability to effectively collaborate with and communicate scientific ideas readily

• Organisation, Scheduling and Planning of Routine requests from multiple client facilities to be progressed in the client facility, utilizing various automated platforms.
• Manage Logistics, COSHH, Safety for routine requests from different client areas ensuring sample integrity, project timelines and demands are met.
• Run and Report any routine requests on automated equipment (including Statistics).
• Conduct associated in-line / off-line product quality assessment of personal care products utilising SAXS and Force plate techniques.
• Additional support of manual activities to assess product quality.
• Maintain clear, concise and effective communication with the Key client Contacts and designees throughout the period of service.
• Co-ordinate activities with the wider Eurofins group collaborating as required.
• Maintain operational effectiveness of automated equipment and monitor / report intervention detail and frequency.
• Ensure all pre-calibration of equipment is conducted.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner to ensure prompt resolution so as to maintain project schedule adherence.
• Report and document any issues or non-conformances to the relevant client contact.
• Assist in the preparation and review and revision of area documentation e.g. SOP's, Reports, Protocols.
• Proficient in the training of other personnel where necessary and establishing foundational skills in mentorship.
• Ensure training compliance within assigned work area.

Qualifications

• Degree or above in a relevant scientific discipline (Chemistry, Physical science, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, or related Physical or Biological science area).
• Some industrial background would be ideal.
• Experience of formulation evaluation in a development laboratory ideally within Personal Care and Home Care.
• Exposure to SAXS would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience of using automation would be desirable.
• Structured approach to investigating problems to resolution.
• Ability to organise, Schedule and Plan work with great efficiency and compliance.
• A keen interest in automated systems and their functionality would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage Logistics, COSHH, safety and be able to work flexibly.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, both internally and externally. Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues driving collaboration.
• Ability to maintain operational effectiveness of automated equipment and monitor / report intervention detail and frequency thereby off setting down time.
• Previous experience in the preparation and review and revision of area documentation e.g. SOP's, Reports, and Protocols would be desirable.
• Experience of delivering process improvement would be desirable.
• Passionate about quality and customer service is essential.

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
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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 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.!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/