Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist

Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist

Eurofins

Liverpool, United Kingdom

As an Analytical Scientist your role will be to perform method development and proof of concept method validation analysis across a range of pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates and drug substances, produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe.

Job Responsibilities that you be covering

• You will perform routine and non routine analysis of pharmaceutical products using a range of analytical techniques (primarily HPLC, GC and MS).
• You will support method development and proof of concept method validation for raw materials, intermediates and drug substances across a range of techniques.
• You will review analytical data for GMP compliance and initiate or follow up on OOS results and action limits when required.
• You will document data in accordance with current client policies and procedures and prepare/approve results for tests in which you are trained and deemed competent.
• You will maintain productivity through agreed metrics (e.g. test numbers, cycle times) and support audits, method revisions, and testing of QC samples.
• You will liaise with client representatives, provide updates to designated personnel, support continuous improvement initiatives, and work flexibly in line with business needs.

Qualifications

What skills, qualifications and experiences you will hold as an Analytical Scientist:

• You will have a degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• You’ll possess a sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry, with strong understanding of analytical & chromatographic techniques.
• You have previous relevant experience within a pharmaceutical development environment and competence with techniques such as HPLC, GC, MS, IC, CAD and Karl Fisher.
• You are experienced in working within a GMP environment, interpreting raw data, troubleshooting analytical or instrumental issues, and completing documentation accurately.
• You are capable of working with electronic laboratory systems (ELNs, LIMS) and MS Office applications, and you can work proactively, independently, and as part of a team.
• You are flexible in your approach, able to switch priorities at short notice, and motivated to contribute ideas to improve existing processes.