Material Scientist

Material Scientist

Eurofins

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Description

As an Material Scientist your role will be to perform analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, drug substance, and finished product and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe.

Job Responsibilities that you be covering

• You will perform routine and non‑routine physical and analytical testing using traditional and modern techniques to support investigational studies;
• You will manage the receipt, storage, dispensing, and disposal of development samples within the Development Store;
• You will support the introduction and effective implementation of new equipment across the functional area;
• You will contribute to project teams by providing protocol feedback, summarising data, and offering initial interpretation in line with agreed timelines;
• You will take initiative, work independently, solve analytical challenges, learn new processes quickly, share expertise, and drive continuous improvement while building strong working relationships;
• You will communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, maintain accurate documentation, and deliver effective presentations when required.

Qualifications

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

• A Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required;
• A fundamental knowledge of material science testing in respect of pharmaceutical actives and excipients and a knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing is would be advantageous;
• Experience operating and troubleshooting analytical equipment related to Material Science, and Drug Product manufacture would be advantageous;
• Experience of Particle size analysis, morphology and BET for surface area testing would be highly advantageous as well as understanding in powder flow and microscopy;
• Proficient in using electronic media, including MS Office and experience in use of electronic laboratory notebooks would be of advantage;
• Strong practical and analytical skills in a laboratory setting is required;
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot is essential;
• Collaborative, networking and interpersonal skills;
• Good verbal and written communication skills is essential;
• Able to document work clearly and concisely, as well as understand and describe data/findings importance to others;
• Ability to work safely and comply with key quality systems to ensure data integrity;
• Good organisational and planning skills, and an ability to deliver to agreed time and quality;
• Passionate about quality and customer service.