Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The purpose of this job within Analytical Chemistry Product Development is to perform analysis of a varied sample matrix to support product development and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe.

The description of activities contained in this job description are an overview of the description of activities related to particular service areas and may vary from time to time. It may be necessary to apply skills and expertise described in this job description to other functional areas within the client business depending on business needs.

• To perform routine and non-routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques, as required by the Group Leader or client representative.
• Support formulation development through hands-on generation of accurate and precise analytical chemistry data using routine laboratory techniques such as liquid chromatography (HPLC, UPLC), NMR (liquid), mass spectrometry, vibrational spectroscopy, USP / EP dissolution testing, Karl Fisher titration.
• Development of dissolution methodology that will provide some measure of an in vivo / in vitro relationship and serve as a quality control procedure.
• Design and execution of studies to ascertain degradation mechanisms in the solution and solid state.
• Assess stability risks by evaluating process changes and impact on degradation chemistry or dissolution profile. This would involve DoE’s and accelerated stability studies.
• Development of assay / purity methods and assessment of method robustness / ruggedness.
• Development and execution of method validation protocols.
• Transfer of analytical methods to other laboratories and remote sites.
• Hands on generation of data in support of accelerated and registration stability studies.
• To collect and measure productivity through agreed metrics such as number of tests performed, cycle times, lab/product issues, number of hours worked per project, etc. 
• Ensure that the client gets the best possible service by continually reviewing best practice in relation to both commercial and quality issues and ensuring 100% ethical work standards and GMP compliance.
• To prepare and approve results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.
• To learn and be aware of the client’s requirements and strive to meet or exceed those requirements keeping in mind the client process end points.
• To train as required, other members of staff in analytical techniques in which the Scientist is competent.
• To ensure that all documentation is carried out on time, is accurate and legible and conforms to the relevant quality standards.
• Once foundational knowledge is in place start to identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.

Please note Eurofins can offer a relocation package to candidates if required, more information provided if application is successful. 

• A degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is a distinct advantage, however other relevant qualifications coupled with experience is also appropriate.
• Appropriate relevant experience of pharmaceutical analysis in a development laboratory within a group organization.
• Good foundation and experience with traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (HPLC, UPLC, MS, NMR (liquid), vibrational spectroscopy, dissolution, Karl Fischer, and UV spectroscopy).  Must possess basic knowledge of analysis methods and tools.
•  As relevant, practical experience in operating ICP-OES/MS, running samples and developing and validating methods, troubleshooting and working with vendors to outsource less critical samples as necessary.
• Foundational understanding of basic chromatographic techniques.
• Good understanding of requirements for working in a GLP and GMP environment.
• Good understanding of and some exposure to PAT techniques.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes.
• Ability to work using fully electronic media, including MS Office.
• Ability to communicate clearly and to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
•  Ability to work in a lab environment with some supervision and be capable of developing solutions to problems as part of a team.
• Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.
• Passionate about quality and client service.
• Good communication skills both internally and externally and avoids making mistakes that will hinder the understanding of his/her written and verbal exchanges.

Benefits

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:

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 times annual salary)
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support.
• Free car parking
• Worldwide career 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 to 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. 
 
Application Tips

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Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.