Chemical Analyst – Raw Material Testing

Leiden Bio Science Park; Leiden; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

25 days of vacation

Travel allowance

Pension scheme

Professional training

Health insurance discount

Job summary

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing is hiring a Chemical Analyst located in Leiden. The role involves independently handling physical and chemical analyses of pharmaceutical raw materials within a young and enthusiastic team.

As a candidate, you should have a diploma in Analytical Chemistry or a related field, and either be a recent graduate or have some lab experience. This position offers a competitive salary along with flexible working hours and various benefits, including vacation days and professional training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or starter with some lab experience.
• Familiarity with chemical analyses.
• Knowledge of quality systems like GMP or GLP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and report physical/chemical analyses of pharmaceutical raw materials.
• Work independently in the QC laboratory.
• Contribute to the optimization of work processes.

Skills

Chemical laboratory techniques

Analytical Chemistry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work under time pressure

Fluent English

Education

Diploma at MBO or HBO level in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Tools

FTIR

UV Testing

Titrations

Job description

Are you an ambitious starter who has just graduated in Analytical Chemistry at MBO or HBO level and are you looking for a challenging laboratory position in a growing company? Or do you already have experience as an Analyst in the pharmaceutical industry and are you looking for a new challenge?

Become a Chemical Analyst at Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing! You will work in a young and enthusiastic QC team of Dutch and English‑speaking colleagues. As a Chemical Analyst you are independently responsible within the PROXY QC laboratory for the implementation and reporting of physical/chemical analyses of pharmaceutical raw materials. The tests are carried out in accordance with international guidelines, such as EP, USP, BP and JP.

Working at Eurofins PROXY means an opportunity to develop yourself. You can work with wet chemical techniques and titrations, such as identity testing, Karl Fischer, FTIR, UV testing, optical rotation and TLC. The techniques you perform depend on your development, interests and the experience you may already bring with you. As you gain experience you can also contribute to optimizing work processes to make them more efficient and streamlined. You aspire to a position as a Chemical Analyst within a QC environment that works accurately and takes responsibility for carrying out daily activities.

Qualifications

• You have a diploma at MBO (Secondary vocational education) or HBO level (university of applied sciences / polytechnic university) in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or a comparable course that makes you familiar with chemical analyses.
• You are a starter or you already have some experience with carrying out chemical lab tests.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals is an advantage, but experience in related industries is also welcomed.
• You are motivated and eager to learn and can quickly master new techniques.
• You have preferably gained experience with wet chemical analysis techniques during your internships or your first job, such as FTIR, LOD, SOR, UV and titrations.
• You preferably have experience working according to a quality system such as GMP, GLP or ISO‑17025.
• You are vigilant about the quality of your own work and that of your colleagues.
• You have a good command of the English language, both written and oral, for example for reading work instructions.
• You are able to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• You are able to work under time pressure and can organise and plan your work independently.
• You are located in the Netherlands and possess a valid work permit.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days of vacation with the option to purchase 7 additional days (based on a full‑time contract).
• Travel allowance of 23 cents net per kilometre. If travelling by public transport, your travel expenses will be fully reimbursed via NS Business Card.
• Participation in a pension scheme with 50% contribution by Eurofins.
• Each month you accumulate a choice budget balance of 8.5% of your gross salary. This includes, among other things, holiday pay and a year‑end bonus. You can choose to have this amount paid out, or you can use it to buy extra days off.
• Discount on additional health insurance.
• Tax benefit via FiscFree when purchasing various products and services via your gross salary, such as a bicycle, sports contribution, fitness, mobile telephony, computers & tablets or a weekend away.
• Professional training and opportunities for training and development.
• Training options via the online learning platform Good Habitz.

This position is based at Eurofins PROXY on the Bio Science Park in Leiden. We have a close‑knit team where collegiality and collaboration come first. We offer a responsible and challenging position within the team with room for your own ideas and input. PROXY and Eurofins: A world of possibilities.