On-Site Material Scientist — Pharma Analytics

Eurofins; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering days

Perkbox

On-site parking

Job summary

Eurofins PSS seeks 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 is a fully employed role delivering client services on site, supporting analysis of pharmaceutical materials, drug substances and finished products with emphasis on data integrity and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Documentation

Safety awareness

Organisational skills

MS Office

ELN experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Particle size analysis

Microscopy

BET analysis

ELN software

MS Office

Data analysis software

Job description

Eurofins PSS seeks 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 is a fully employed role delivering client services on site, supporting analysis of pharmaceutical materials, drug substances and finished products with emphasis on data integrity and timely reporting.