GC Lead Scientist - GMP Biopharma Analytics

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Livingston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Free parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a highly experienced Senior Scientist, Gas Chromatography for a GMP-regulated Biopharmaceutical Chemistry laboratory. You will provide technical leadership as the GC specialist, supporting high-quality analytical testing, complex investigations, and continuous improvement across method development, validation, troubleshooting and compliance.

The role requires extensive GC expertise within GMP/GLP environments, strong leadership and client-facing skills, and a

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Extensive experience within GMP/GLP-regulated lab with Gas Chromatography expertise.
• Strong knowledge of chromatographic method development, validation, transfer, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with pharmacopoeial methods and requirements (USP, EP, BP, JP or equivalent).
• Excellent GMP, data integrity, and regulatory compliance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead and SME for Gas Chromatography across the Chemistry department.
• Perform and oversee complex analytical testing in a GMP-regulated lab.
• Lead and support method development, validation, transfer, and optimisation activities.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for chromatographic methods and instrumentation.
• Conduct technical/data reviews and batch audits to ensure GMP and regulatory compliance.
• Lead root cause investigations, quality risk assessments, CAPAs, change controls, and related activities.
• Develop, review, and approve analytical procedures, protocols, reports, and GMP documentation.
• Build client relationships through technical discussions, audits, and collaboration.

Skills

Gas Chromatography

Leadership

Analytical testing

Data integrity

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Chemistry

Tools

Gas chromatography instruments

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a highly experienced Senior Scientist, Gas Chromatography for a GMP-regulated Biopharmaceutical Chemistry laboratory. You will provide technical leadership as the GC specialist, supporting high-quality analytical testing, complex investigations, and continuous improvement across method development, validation, troubleshooting and compliance.

The role requires extensive GC expertise within GMP/GLP environments, strong leadership and client-facing skills, and a