Analytical Advanced In-Vitro Scientist in Macclesfield

As an Analytical Advanced in-vitro (AiV) Scientist you will join a global, cross-functional team of AiV experts to support the analysis and development of pharmaceutical oral drug products.

Employment Details: Full-time, permanent position working a flexible 36.5‑hour week, Monday–Friday. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non‑routine analysis, develop analytical methods using traditional and modern techniques, and ensure all work complies with GLP expectations and project requirements.
• Contribute to the development and validation of bespoke analytical procedures tailored to the needs and challenges of oral product development.
• Operate client‑based advanced in‑vitro tools on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Apply experience in chromatography, ideally including Empower CDS, to conduct analytical testing and technical reviews, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and scientific integrity throughout the development lifecycle.
• Prepare and approve analytical results for tests in which you are trained and deemed competent, and support the training of Eurofins or client employees in analytical techniques and electronic systems where you hold demonstrable expertise.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline with hands‑on experience in pharmaceutical analysis within a development or regulated laboratory environment.
• Confident operator of HPLC/UPLC, dissolution, mass spectrometry and spectroscopic techniques, with the ability to independently interpret complex data, troubleshoot issues and develop robust, validated analytical methods.
• Solid understanding of chromatographic principles and experience designing, optimising and stress‑testing methods to ensure robustness, reliability and data integrity.
• Good working knowledge of GLP and quality expectations, applying best practice in day‑to‑day laboratory activities to meet regulatory and compliance standards.
• Comfortable using chromatography data systems (e.g. Empower), LIMS/ELN and modern digital or AI tools, with basic statistical or scripting skills to spot trends and monitor method performance.

Benefits:

• Reward and Recognition Scheme recognising great work across teams.
• Holiday entitlement increases with service.
• Option to opt into a Health Cash Plan covering routine healthcare expenses.
• Life Assurance from day one, providing cover of four times your annual salary.
• Automatic enrolment into the Company Pension Plan after three months (opt‑out option available).
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support.
• Opportunity to volunteer during working hours through designated volunteer days.
• Free on‑site car parking.
• Opportunities to explore worldwide assignments.
• Access to Perkbox for everyday savings and lifestyle benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believes in strength and innovation through diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applicants based on gender identity, expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees unique.