Material Scientist

Eurofins Uk Pss; Wirral; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins PSS is recruiting a Material Scientist to provide on-site analytical support at the Bristol Myers Squibb Moreton facility in the Wirral. The role is a fully employed Eurofins PSS position supporting services delivered to the client on their site.

You will perform analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, drug substance and finished product, delivering accurate results within set timeframes while adhering to quality systems.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required.
• Knowledge of material science testing for pharmaceutical actives and excipients; knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing is advantageous.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting analytical equipment related to Material Science and Drug Product manufacture would be advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with electronic laboratory notebooks would be of advantage.
• Strong practical and analytical skills in a laboratory setting are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine physical and analytical testing using traditional and modern techniques to support investigational studies.
• Manage the receipt, storage, dispensing, and disposal of development samples within the Development Store.
• Support the introduction and effective implementation of new equipment across the functional area.
• Contribute to project teams by providing protocol feedback, summarising data, and offering initial interpretation in line with agreed timelines.
• Take initiative, work independently, solve analytical challenges, learn new processes quickly, share expertise, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Science/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Laboratory Notebooks

Job description

Job Description

Eurofins PSS is recruiting for a Material Scientist to provide on‑site analytical support as a Eurofins Managed PSS Scientist, based at the Bristol Myers Squibb Moreton facility in the Wirral.

This position is a fully employed Analytical Scientist by Eurofins PSS, supporting services delivered to our client on their site.

This role is not employment with Bristol Myers Squibb and Bristol Myers Squibb does not manage the recruitment or employment terms for this position.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. This is a permanent full-time position, working a flexible 35 hour week, Monday - Friday.

Eurofins PSS is recruiting for a Material Scientist to provide on site support as a Eurofins Managed PSS Scientist, based at the Bristol Myers Squibb Moreton facility in the Wirral.

This position is a fully employed Material Scientist by Eurofins PSS, supporting services delivered to our client on their site.

This role is not employment with Bristol Myers Squibb and Bristol Myers Squibb does not manage the recruitment or employment terms for this position.

As an Material Scientist your role will be to perform analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, drug substance, and finished product and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe.

Job Responsibilities that you be covering:

• You will perform routine and non‑routine physical and analytical testing using traditional and modern techniques to support investigational studies.
• You will manage the receipt, storage, dispensing, and disposal of development samples within the Development Store.
• You will support the introduction and effective implementation of new equipment across the functional area.
• You will contribute to project teams by providing protocol feedback, summarising data, and offering initial interpretation in line with agreed timelines.
• You will take initiative, work independently, solve analytical challenges, learn new processes quickly, share expertise, and drive continuous improvement while building strong working relationships.
• You will communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, maintain accurate documentation, and deliver effective presentations when required.

What skills, qualifications and experiences you will hold as an Material Scientist:

• A Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required.
• A fundamental knowledge of material science testing in respect of pharmaceutical actives and excipients and a knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing is would be advantageous.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting analytical equipment related to Material Science, and Drug Product manufacture would be advantageous.
• Experience of Particle size analysis, morphology and BET for surface area testing would be highly advantageous as well as understanding in powder flow and microscopy.
• Proficient in using electronic media, including MS Office and experience in use of electronic laboratory notebooks would be of advantage.
• Strong practical and analytical skills in a laboratory setting is required.
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot is essential.
• Collaborative, networking and interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills is essential.
• Able to document work clearly and concisely, as well as understand and describe data / findings importance to others.
• Ability to work safely and comply with key quality systems to ensure data integrity.
• Good organisational and planning skills, and an ability to deliver to agreed time and quality.
• 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:

• Being part of a Reward and Recognition Scheme, recognising great work across our teams.
• Holiday entitlement increases with service.
• The option to opt into our Health Cash Plan, designed to help look after your everyday health and wellbeing. This allows you to claim back the cost of routine healthcare expenses such as dental check-ups, eye tests, glasses or contact lenses and other everyday medical treatments.
• Life Assurance from day one, providing cover of four times your annual salary.
• Automatic enrolment into our Company Pension Plan after three months (with the flexibility to opt out if you choose)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support for both personal and work-related matters.
• Being able to register your interest in volunteering days, which are designed to support employees who wish to do voluntary work during working hours as part of a wider strategy to contribute positively to the local community.
• Free on-site car parking.
• The opportunity to explore worldwide 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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