Analytical Chemist

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; España; On-site; PHP 3,048,000 - 4,499,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. busca un Analista Químico en Vilafranca del Penedès (España) para realizar pruebas analíticas de recubrimientos y apoyar a múltiples áreas internas. Se requieren habilidades en FTIR, GC-MS, LCMS y GPC, junto con dominio del inglés y español.

Se ofrece entorno multinacional y desarrollo profesional en un modo on-site. El candidato ideal cuenta con 3+ años en laboratorio, experiencia en formulaciones y disposición para viajar durante la capacitación.

Qualifications

• Grado en Química o campo afín con especialización analítica.
• 3+ años en laboratorio, preferentemente en recubrimientos o packaging.
• Experiencia práctica con instrumentos y métodos analíticos (p. ej., FTIR, GC-MS, SEM, DSC).
• Buenas habilidades de comunicación en inglés y español.
• Disposición para viajar internacionalmente durante la formación.
• Vehículo propio para acceder al sitio (en zona industrial).

Responsibilities

• Garantizar la seguridad y cumplimiento en el laboratorio.
• Realizar pruebas avanzadas de recubrimientos de envases mediante técnicas analíticas.
• Apoyar la gestión de productos mediante análisis de causa raíz y cambios en materias primas.
• Interpretar y reportar datos: generar informes claros para las partes interesadas.
• Colaborar con I+D, Servicio Técnico, Ventas y Marketing para satisfacer necesidades del cliente.
• Proponer mejoras en protocolos de pruebas, prácticas de laboratorio y formulaciones.

Skills

FTIR

GC-MS

SEM

DSC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

FTIR

GCMS

LCMS

GPC

Óptica microscopio

Job description

Descripción del trabajo

Vilafranca del Penedès (Spain)

Analytical Chemist

About the role

• Ensure Lab Safety: Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment, following all safety protocols.
• Perform Advanced Testing: Conduct detailed chemical, physical, and performance analyses of packaging coatings using a range of analytical techniques (e.G., spectroscopy, chromatography, microscopy).
• Support Product Stewardship: Investigate product performance issues, raw material changes, and customer complaints through analytical testing and root cause analysis.
• Interpret & Report Data: Analyse complex datasets, generate clear reports, and provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with R&D, Technical Service, Sales, and Marketing to support customer needs and ensure product quality and compliance.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements to testing protocols, lab practices, and product formulations based on analytical findings.

Applies relevant analytical approaches and techniques such as FTIR, GCMS, LCMS, GPC and optical microscopy

About you

• A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field, with specialization in analytical techniques.
• 3+ years of experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in coatings or packaging.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments and methods (e.G., FTIR, GC-MS, SEM, DSC).
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to translate technical data into meaningful recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Availability to travel internationally during the training period is required.
• Personal vehicle to access the Site (in an industrial area)

What we offer

• Join a growing multinational company.
• Permanent project.
• Professional and personal development in a dynamic environment.
• On-site modality.
• Dining room benefits.
• Flexible remuneration.
• Access to training platform.
• Free parking