Analytical Global Reference Standards Scientist

Analytical Global Reference Standards Scientist

Eurofins

Macclesfield, United Kingdom

As a Analytical Global Reference Standards Scientist you will provide key analytical support to the Global Reference Standards (GRS) service area based within Quality Operations.

Job Responsibilities that you be covering:

• As an Analytical Global Reference Standards Scientist, you will evaluate and test reference standard materials using a broad range of analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, titration, Karl Fischer, Sulphated Ash, Loss on Drying, and NMR interpretation, resolving analytical challenges and interpreting data in a wider scientific context.
• You will produce Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and associated technical documentation, providing robust scientific justification for the assignment of shelf life to reference standard materials.
• As an Analytical Global Reference Standards Scientist, you wil; act as system administrator for the Global Reference Standards (GRS) database and website, maintaining full accountability for material records, stock levels, retesting plans, and initiating procurement activities in line with lean principles and business demand.
• You will process and manage internal and external reference standard orders via the GRS database, including allocation and dispensing of materials, and handling non‑standard or Pharmacopoeial requests through negotiation, sourcing, and coordination with procurement and storage teams.
• You will work proactively with global and regional sourcing, CMOs, supply chain, technical stewardship teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure continuity of reference standard supply, assess analytical methodologies, and contribute to or lead improvement initiatives.
• As an Analytical Global Reference Standards Scientist, you will build strong relationships with sample dispatch teams and customers, respond to internal and external technical queries, drive productivity and efficiency through science and technology, challenge existing practices to add value, and support team development through collaboration, coaching, and mentoring.

Qualifications:

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

• As an Analytical Global Reference Standards Scientist you will hold a BSc or MSc in a chemistry‑related discipline, with relevant experience gained within a pharmaceutical or regulated industry environment.
• You will be able to demonstrate a broad working knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis, with strong hands‑on experience in analytical chemistry and in‑depth expertise in HPLC.
• As an Analytical Global Reference Standards Scientist you will have experience in analytical method development, validation, and application, supported by a solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• You will possess working knowledge of cGMP requirements and demonstrate the ability to operate effectively within a regulated quality environment.
• As an Analytical Global Reference Standards Scientist you will be digitally fluent, confident in using data‑driven and AI‑enabled approaches, basic scripting, or statistical tools to perform trend analysis, monitor method performance, identify early signals, and drive preventive actions and continuous improvement.
• You will be comfortable working with chromatography data systems (e.g. Empower) and LIMS/ELN platforms, using analytical data and system outputs to support robust scientific decision‑making.