Green Synthetic Scientist

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

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Green Synthetic Scientist in Liverpool to contribute to innovative personal care formulations. The role involves applying green chemistry principles and utilizing various analytical techniques to ensure product safety and quality. This permanent, full-time position offers a chance to grow within a leading international life sciences company.

Benefits

Reward and recognition programs

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Global career opportunities

Perkbox discounts

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in relevant chemical science discipline.
• Practical experience in synthetic chemistry.
• Proficiency with analytical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute synthetic manufacturing steps.
• Generate comprehensive characterization data.
• Maintain accurate experimental records.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Synthetic manufacturing

Green chemistry principles

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Customer service

Education

Degree in chemical science

Tools

IR spectroscopy

NMR spectroscopy

UV spectroscopy

HPLC

GC

MS

Job description

Eurofins Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Green Synthetic Scientist

Eurofins Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a wide range of analytical testing services across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Our laboratories work with major global companies to ensure product safety, authenticity of ingredients, and accurate labelling, covering everything from food and water to medicines.

Eurofins is committed to societal health and safety, environmental protection, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across its network of companies.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is a recognized global insourcing provider. We embed our skilled team directly at client sites to manage operations seamlessly, utilizing their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining Eurofins' standards of service, expertise, and cGMP compliance. We offer employees an exceptional career path where innovation, collaboration, and success are prioritized.

We are proud to be an armed forces-friendly employer, welcoming applications from reservists, veterans (including wounded, injured, and sick), cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

If you are passionate about making the world safer and healthier, apply now to join the extraordinary Eurofins network.

Job Description

Note: We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

1. Experience with material characterisation using various analytical techniques.
2. Ability to plan, design, and safely execute synthetic manufacturing steps, following all safety protocols.
3. Experience applying green chemistry principles to synthesize functional materials for personal care formulations is desirable.
4. Understanding of synthetic pathways and the ability to predict and build upon scientific knowledge.
5. Ability to generate comprehensive characterisation data, including performance testing in relevant formulations.
6. Maintaining accurate experimental records and analyzing results is essential.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.
9. Experience with process improvement is a plus.
10. A passion for quality and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

1. A degree or higher in a relevant chemical science discipline, emphasizing organic synthesis.
2. Practical experience in synthetic chemistry, with knowledge of Organic and Green Chemistry applicable to home and health care products.
3. Proficiency with analytical equipment such as IR, NMR, and UV spectroscopy.
4. Experience with HPLC, GC, and MS is desirable.

Additional Information

Eurofins values growth, innovation, and continuous learning. We celebrate employee achievements, recognize life events, and support charitable activities.

Benefits include:

• Reward and recognition programs
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support)
• Free parking
• Global career opportunities
• Perkbox discounts for various lifestyle benefits

Next Steps

We prioritize finding the right candidates and may invite you for assessments or interviews to experience Eurofins' work environment and showcase your skills.

We collect and process applicant data transparently, complying with data protection laws.

Note: The closing date may be extended depending on application volume. If you do not hear within 4 weeks post-application, your application was likely unsuccessful.

Eurofins is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics.

We aim for carbon neutrality by 2025 through emission reduction and offset initiatives. Our local labs are encouraged to implement sustainable practices, supported by our dedicated team.

Learn more at: https://careers.eurofins.com/