Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist in Moreton

As a Scientist, your job will be to perform analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, drug substance, and finished product and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe. Please note this is a full-time role working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, with the flexibility to work between 7am and 7pm.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing routine and non-routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques, as required by the Lead Analyst or customer representative.
• Reviewing analytical data for GMP compliance.
• Performing QC samples in accordance with customer procedures.
• Supporting and addressing local audit findings.
• Initiating and following up OOS results and action limits as per customer procedures.
• Participating in the preparation of reports.
• Documenting data as dictated by current BMS policies and procedures.
• Collecting and measuring productivity through agreed metrics such as number of tests performed, cycle times, lab/product issues, number of hours worked per project, etc.
• Attending meetings with BMS as required to assess productivity and ensure the group’s capacity is fully utilised.
• Being constantly aware of the customer’s requirements and striving to meet or exceed those requirements.
• Dealing with customer queries and contacting designated personnel with any relevant information or issues relating to test results or the service in general.
• Keeping up to date with any technological or method revisions in their area, ensuring their training is complete and adjusting their work as required with approval from the Lead Analyst.
• Training and coaching junior members of staff in analytical techniques.
• Keeping the laboratory area clean and tidy.
• Providing cover for other members of staff as required and participating in the customer’s weekend rota and/or overtime schedule.
• Ensuring that all documentation is carried out on time, is accurate and legible, and conforms to the relevant quality standards.

Qualifications:

• A sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry is essential.
• Proven relevant experience of pharmaceutical analysis in a development laboratory, or equivalent, is desired.
• Experience with traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, Dissolution, and UV spectroscopy).
• Thorough understanding of chromatographic techniques.
• Thorough understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes.
• Ability to work using fully electronic media, including MS Office.
• Ability to work on own initiative and develop solutions to problems as part of a team.
• Willingness to operate in a flexible manner and switch priorities at short notice.
• Good team player, organised, accurate, with strong documentation skills.
• Passionate about quality and customer service.
• Good communication skills both internally and externally.
• Good understanding of drug development and production lifecycle in the context of their work.

Additional Information:

At Eurofins, we are growing, innovating, and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards and recognise our colleagues' special life events. 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.
• Holiday entitlement increases with service.
• The option to opt into our Health Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance from day one.
• Automatic enrolment into our Company Pension Plan after three months.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Volunteering days during working hours.
• Free on-site car parking.
• The opportunity to explore worldwide opportunities.
• Access to Perkbox for savings throughout the year.

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.

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.

Closing Date: We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

We support your development! If you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements, don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

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