GxP HPLC Analyst

Eurofins; Essex; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Selcia Limited is seeking an experienced chromatography-focused scientist to join the QC/Analytical team in the UK. The role involves developing and validating HPLC methods (reverse phase and chiral) for characterization and purity assessment of both non-GMP and GMP manufactured radio-labelled APIs.

You will troubleshoot instrumentation and methods, ensure high-quality results per procedures, and communicate progress to line managers and customers.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or graduate with 2+ years working in a regulated laboratory.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused approach; able to coordinate within interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate HPLC methods (reverse phase and chiral) to support characterization and purity assessment of both non-GMP and GMP manufactured radio-labelled APIs.
• Troubleshoot both instrumentation and methods in a timely fashion.
• Ensure high quality analytical results are generated according to established written procedures and in line with client expectations and timelines.
• Communicate progress and escalate challenges to Line Manager, project teams and customers as appropriate.
• Represent Analytical Support and Eurofins Selcia in project teams and customer meetings.
• Plan own work and prioritise with minimal supervision.
• Solve complex scientific problems.
• Lead out of specification investigations and associated quality records as required.
• Promote good scientific practice and process improvements in line with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to coach and/or mentor junior scientists.

Skills

HPLC

Analytical Chemistry

GxP experience

Troubleshooting

Education

PhD

MSc/Graduate with 2+ years in regulated lab

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Selcia Limited is a contract research organisation and one of the world's leading providers of custom radiochemistry and isotope labelling services specializing in the synthesis of compounds labelled with carbon-14 and tritium. We have a proven track record of delivering challenging isotope labelling projects to high quality standards and our customer base throughout Europe, North America and Japan includes many of the leading Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical and Specialty Chemicals companies.

Company Description

Eurofins Selcia Limited is a contract research organisation and one of the world's leading providers of custom radiochemistry and isotope labelling services specializing in the synthesis of compounds labelled with carbon-14 and tritium. We have a proven track record of delivering challenging isotope labelling projects to high quality standards and our customer base throughout Europe, North America and Japan includes many of the leading Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical and Specialty Chemicals companies.

We are currently seeking an experienced chromatography wizard to join our QC/Analytical team. The ideal candidate will have a background in Analytical Chemistry combined with expert knowledge of HPLC and any other analytical methodologies utilised to characterize APIs. Experience of working in a regulated environment (GxP) is desirable although not essential as training will be provided for the right candidate.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environmental and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in speciality clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of €7.296 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Develop and validate HPLC methods (reverse phase and chiral) to support characterization and purity assessment of both non-GMP and GMP manufactured radio-labelled APIs.
• Troubleshoot both instrumentation and methods in a timely fashion.
• Ensure high quality analytical results are generated according to established written procedures and in line with client expectations and timelines.
• Communicate progress and *escalate* challenges to Line Manager, project teams and customers as appropriate.
• Represent Analytical Support and Eurofins Selcia in project teams and customer meetings
• Plan their own work and prioritise as necessary with the minimum level of supervision.
• Solve complex scientific problems.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and ensure work executed appropriately.
• Lead out of specification investigations and associated quality records as required.
• Promote good scientific practice and process improvements in line with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability/potential to coach and/or mentor junior scientists.

Qualifications

Ph.D or Graduate educated with 2 or more years working in a regulated laboratory.

A key team player and proactive individual with the ability to successfully deliver results within tight deadlines and an eye for detail, you will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, combined with a strong customer-focused approach. The ability to co-ordinate within interdisciplinary teams is important. In return, Eurofins Selcia offers an excellent comprehensive total reward package.

Additional Information

The closing date for applications is Monday 30th March 2026. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.