Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist in Liverpool

Eurofins is an international network of independent life sciences companies, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client’s site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility.

This is a full time, permanent position working 35 hours per week flexibly between 07:00 – 19:00. Eurofins PSS is recruiting for an Analytical Scientist with a range of experiences from recent Graduates to Experienced Scientists to provide on-site analytical support as a Eurofins Managed PSS Scientist, based at the Bristol Myers Squibb Moreton facility in the Wirral.

This position is a fully employed Analytical Scientist by Eurofins PSS, supporting services delivered to our client on their site. This role is not employment with Bristol Myers Squibb and Bristol Myers Squibb does not manage the recruitment or employment terms for this position.

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, producing accurate results within an acceptable timeframe.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 technology transfers for new products entering the team, ensuring smooth implementation and alignment with client procedures.
• 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:

• 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.

At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues' special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• Being part of a Reward and Recognition Scheme, recognising great work across our teams.
• Holiday entitlement increases with service.
• The option to opt into our Health Cash Plan, designed to help look after your everyday health and wellbeing.
• Life Assurance from day one, providing cover of four times your annual salary.
• Automatic enrolment into our Company Pension Plan after three months.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support for both personal and work-related matters.
• Being able to register your interest in volunteering days.
• Free on-site car parking.
• The opportunity to explore worldwide opportunities.
• Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round.

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and its requirements.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer.