Business Unit Eurofins PROXY is part of the internationally operating Eurofins. We are specialized in chemical and physical testing for (bio)pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates and medicines.

You will be working in the Biologics & Developmental Drugs team. This QC team is specialized in testing biological substances including proteins, (cyclic) peptides and oligonucleotides. The lab analyzes that are performed contribute, for example, to the development of personal medicines for patients and to the development of new medicines and vaccinations.

As a Chemical Analyst you are independently responsible within the QC laboratory of Eurofins PROXY for the execution and reporting of physical-chemical analyzes of pharmaceutical finished products. You are also closely involved in method development and optimization by contributing ideas during the performance of the analyses. 

A wide range of tests can be requested in this role, but the focus is on high-performance liquid chromatography. Other tests that are performed include Ion Chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis, HVLD, CCIT, Karl Fischer / KFC, UV, ELSD, PDA, RI and clarity tests. 

You aspire to a position within a QC environment as a Chemical Analyst. You also meet the following requirements:

• You have a diploma at HLO or University level in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or another similar degree;
• You have at least 1-3 years of experience in a laboratory environment;
• You are good at drawing up written reports;
• Experience with HPLC analyzes with different detectors is a plus;
• You have an affinity with other instrumental analysis techniques such as Ion Chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis, HVLD, CCIT, Karl Fischer / KFC, UV, ELSD, PDA, RI and clarity tests. 
• You can analyze and act on deviating results;
• You have a good command of the English language, both written and oral;
• You are able to work under time pressure, and you can organize and plan your work independently;
• Experience with GMP is desirable, but not required.

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

PROXY and Eurofins: A world of possibilities

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. Eurofins PROXY also offers:

• A competitive salary;
• Flexible working hours;
• 25 days of vacation (with the option to purchase 7 additional days);
• Travel allowance. Do you travel by public transport? Then your travel costs will be fully reimbursed;
• Participation in a pension scheme with 50% contribution by Eurofins;
• 8% individual choice budget to use for extra salary, vacation days, extra pension accrual, and more;
• Discount on additional health insurance;
• A cycling and/or fitness scheme to promote vitality;
• Professional training and opportunities for training and development;
• Training options via the online learning platform Good Habitz.

Working at Eurofins PROXY offers you the flexibility and personal touch of working in a medium sized and dynamic company, whilst also allowing you to benefit from having Eurofins as a parent company. Our ambitious growth plans provide ample opportunities for our employees:

• Diverse developmental opportunities within the organization;
• A large client portfolio ensures a lot of diversity in your work.

More about Eurofins Scientific

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, 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 for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2022, Eurofins generated 6.72 billion Euro proforma turnover in 900 laboratories across 61 countries, employing about 62.000 staff.

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