Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist
Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist
Eurofins
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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.
Job Responsibilities
- To perform routine and non-routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques, as required by the Lead Analyst or customer representative.
- To review analytical data for GMP compliance.
- To initiate and follow-up OOS results and action limits as per customer procedures.
- To participate in the preparation of reports and document data as dictated by current client policies and procedures.
- To collect and measure productivity through agreed metrics such as number of tests performed, cycle times, lab/product issues, number of hours worked per project, etc.
- To attend meetings with the client as required to assess productivity and ensure the group’s capacity is fully utilised. This will include presenting performance metrics to demonstrate efficiency and quality service levels. To prepare and approve results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.
- To deal with customer queries and contact designated personnel with any relevant information or issues relating to test results or the service in general.
- To keep 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.
- To perform QC samples in accordance with customer procedures.
- Support and address local audit findings.
- To revise SOPs as required by the Lead Analyst, or as dictated by the client.
- To keep the laboratory area clean and tidy in both ‘seen’ and ‘unseen’ areas.
- To ensure that all documentation is carried out on time, is accurate and legible and conforms to the relevant quality standards. Must be able to coach and mentor junior members of the team in this regard.
Qualifications
- A degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required. MSc in relevant area an advantage.
- A sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry is essential.
- 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). Able interpret raw data and draw conclusions regarding troubleshooting of instruments and methods. Can support others technically by giving advice or mentoring with regards to analytical functions.
- Thorough understanding of chromatographic techniques.
- Thorough understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment and can coach others in this regard.
- Ability to quickly learn new processes. Takes initiative to become local expert in areas where there is a gap in knowledge and shares that knowledge appropriately as required.
- Ability to work using fully electronic media, including MS Office.
- Ability 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.
- Good understanding of drug development and production lifecycle in the context of their work.
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