Analytical Scientist

Consider joining Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our business. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.

These positions are to join our innovative Professional Scientific Staffing (PSS) programme as an employee of Eurofins Lancaster Labs. The programme places full-time analysts, technicians, scientists and technical support personnel managed by Eurofins Lancaster Labs directly at the client facility to provide long term staffing needs while maintaining the same services, expertise and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins Lancaster Labs facility. This award-winning programme offers excellent career opportunities for people who have a proven track record in combining excellent technical ability with first class interpersonal and communication skills.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is currently recruiting for an experienced Scientific Analyst a PSS project based in Moreton, UK

The purpose of this job is to perform analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, drug substance, and finished product and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe. We are ideally seeking an Analyst with HPLC, GC/FID and LC-MS experience.

• Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is essential.
• A sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry is essential.
• At least 2- 3 years’ relevant experience of pharmaceutical analysis in a GMP laboratory.
• Experience of GC/FID and LCMS for Assay, impurities and volatiles testing, Karl Fisher water analysis, Titration and IC for counter ion and Appearance & Colour testing, experience in stability testing would also be very beneficial.
• Thorough understanding of chromatographic techniques
• Proven ability to troubleshoot issues relating to instrumentation and analysis as required.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes.
• Ability to work using fully electronic media, including MS Office.
• Ability to communicate clearly and to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be capable of developing solutions to problems as part of a team.
• Willing to operate in a flexible manner and be able to switch priorities at short notice.
• Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.
• Passionate about quality and customer service.
• Good communication skills both internally and externally.

This award-winning programme offers excellent career opportunities for people who have a proven track record in combining excellent technical ability with first class interpersonal and communication skills.