Analytical Global Reference Standards Scientist (6 Month FTC) in Macclesfield

This is a full time, 6 Month Fixed Term position working a flexible 36.5 hour week, Monday – Friday. As an 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:

• 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.
• Produce Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and associated technical documentation, providing robust scientific justification for the assignment of shelf life to reference standard materials.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:

• BSc or MSc in a chemistry‑related discipline, with relevant experience gained within a pharmaceutical or regulated industry environment.
• Demonstrate a broad working knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis, with strong hands‑on experience in analytical chemistry and in‑depth expertise in HPLC.
• Experience in analytical method development, validation, and application, supported by a solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Possess working knowledge of cGMP requirements and demonstrate the ability to operate effectively within a regulated quality environment.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information:

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 (with the flexibility to opt out if you choose).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support for both personal and work‑related matters.
• Volunteering days, designed to support employees who wish to do voluntary work during working hours.
• Free on‑site car parking.
• The opportunity to explore worldwide opportunities.
• Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round.

What Happens Next:

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.

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

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