Chemical Analyst – Raw Material Testing

Eurofins Scientific - Nederland; Leiden; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of vacation with the option to purchase additional days

Travel allowance

Participation in a pension scheme

Professional training opportunities

Discount on health insurance

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific in Leiden is looking for a Chemical Analyst to join their QC laboratory. In this role, you will independently carry out physical and chemical analyses of pharmaceutical raw materials.

The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional training and development. Responsibilities include performing analyses, reporting results, and participating in project meetings. We value collaboration and offer competitive benefits including vacation days, travel allowances, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• You have a diploma at MBO or HBO level in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a comparable course.
• You are a starter or have some experience carrying out chemical lab tests.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals or related industries is preferred.
• You are motivated, eager to learn, and can quickly learn new techniques.
• Experience with wet chemical analysis techniques is a plus.
• Good command of the English language, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform physical and wet chemical analytical techniques.
• Report test results according to prescribed procedures.
• Complete training courses for certification in lab techniques and GMP.
• Participate in work meetings with project and lab teams.
• Assist in setting up various projects and improving internal processes.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Chemical Lab Testing

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Time Pressure

Education

Diploma at MBO or HBO level in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

FTIR

Karl Fischer

UV Testing

TLC

Job description

Chemical Analyst within the QC laboratory at Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden B.V.

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden B.V. is a GMP-certified contract laboratory serving the (bio)pharmaceutical industry. Based at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the company provides microbiological, viral, chemical, and physical quality control testing for pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. In addition to standard test packages, it develops and validates product-specific methods in close collaboration with clients and also offers small‑scale manufacturing services.

You will be working in an enthusiastic QC team with both Dutch and English‑speaking colleagues. As a Chemical Analyst within the QC laboratory, you will be independently responsible for the execution and reporting of physical and chemical analyses of pharmaceutical raw materials. The tests are performed in accordance with international guidelines such as EP, USP, BP, and JP.

Working at Eurofins offers the opportunity to develop your skills with analytical techniques such as identity testing, Karl Fischer, FTIR, UV testing, optical rotation, and TLC. The techniques you will perform depend on your development, interests, and existing experience. Once you have gained some experience, you can also contribute to optimizing and improving work processes.

Responsibilities

• Independently performing physical and wet chemical analytical techniques, such as UV testing, FTIR, Karl Fischer titration, optical rotation, TLC, pH, and identity testing.
• Reporting test results according to prescribed procedures.
• Completing various on‑the‑job training courses for certification in lab techniques and GMP and, in the future, also training new colleagues.
• Participating in work meetings with project teams and lab teams.
• Assisting in setting up various projects, such as testing new equipment, initiating customer projects, and improving internal work processes.

Qualifications

You aspire to a position as a Chemical Analyst within a QC environment, work accurately, and take responsibility for carrying out daily activities. You also meet the following requirements:

• You have a diploma at MBO or HBO level in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a comparable course that makes you familiar with chemical analyses.
• You are a starter or already have some experience carrying out chemical lab tests.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals is an advantage, as is experience in related industries.
• You are motivated and eager to learn and can quickly master new techniques.
• You preferably have 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 organize and plan your work independently.

In addition, you want to use your knowledge in this growing organization to improve the department together with your colleagues. You are efficient and want to streamline processes. In addition to intelligence and accuracy, this also requires social and communication skills.

Please note: We require applicants to be located in the Netherlands, within reasonable distance of our site in Leiden and in possession of a valid work permit.

What Eurofins offers

We offer a responsible and challenging position within a close‑knit team where collegiality and collaboration come first, with room for your own ideas and input.

• 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 kilometer. If you travel 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 holiday pay and a year‑end bonus. You can choose to have this amount paid out or use it to buy extra days off, for example.
• 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 and tablets, or a weekend away.
• Professional training and opportunities for training and development.
• Training options via the online learning platform Good Habitz.
• Diverse developmental opportunities within the organization.
• A large client portfolio ensures a lot of diversity in your work.