Analytical Product Development Scientist

Analytical Product Development Scientist

Eurofins

Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to support analysis of pharmaceutical Oral Drug Products and New Modalities with accurate results within an acceptable timeframe.

Job Responsibilities

• To perform routine and non-routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques, as required by the Lead Scientist or customer representative.
• To review analytical data for GMP compliance.
• In line with experience support development and validation of analytical procedures used for Oral Drug Products and New Modalities like peptides.
• To prepare and approve results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.
• To train as required, other Eurofins or client employees in analytical techniques and electronic system in which the Analyst is competent.
• To initiate and follow-up OOS results and action limits as per customer procedures.
• To identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.
• To document data as dictated by current client policies and procedures.
• To ensure that all documentation is carried out on time, is accurate and legible and conforms to the relevant quality standards.
• To update any relevant documentation when requested by Lead Scientist or client representative.
• To participate in the preparation of reports.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required.
• Proven relevant experience of pharmaceutical analysis in a development laboratory, or equivalent, is desired.
• Experienced and competent with traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (HPLC, Karl Fischer, Dissolution, Mass Spectroscopy and other Spectroscopic techniques). Able to interpret raw data and draw conclusions regarding troubleshooting of instruments and methods.
• Thorough understanding of chromatographic techniques with some trouble shooting capabilities.
• Thorough understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes. Works proactively to offer suggestions for new ways to improve existing processes.