Manufacturing Associate – cGMP API Production

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, 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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Position Overview

You will be a key member of a multidisciplinary manufacturing team supporting the cGMP production of non‑commercial clinical API batches. This role is hands‑on and process‑driven, contributing directly to API development by executing batch operations, supporting equipment qualification, and ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety standards. Work is performed in a pilot‑scale manufacturing environment with close collaboration across Quality, Compliance, and technical teams.

Standard operations involve chemical synthesis of APIs, including solid and liquid handling, distillation, extraction, crystallization, filtration, and drying.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Execute Process Operating Instructions and batch records in a regulated cGMP (GxP) environment.
• Prepare, operate, monitor, sample, and clean complex pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment according to SOPs.
• Perform hands‑on chemical processing activities, including:
  • Solid and liquid charging
  • Atmospheric and vacuum distillation
  • Liquid‑liquid extractions and phase separations
  • Crystallization, filtration, milling, and drying
• Perform routine manual material handling, including lifting and moving loads ≥50 lbs using proper safety techniques.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and process issues.

Documentation & Compliance

• Generate, review, and execute cGMP documentation such as:
  • Batch records
  • Cleaning records
  • In‑process control sampling documentation
• Support equipment commissioning and qualification activities.
• Participate in SOP periodic reviews.
• Report deviations, observations, or safety concerns that may impact product quality or process safety.
• Ensure proper handling, segregation, and disposal of manufacturing waste in compliance with environmental and safety requirements.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate effectively across cross‑functional teams including Quality, Compliance, Process Chemists, Analysts, and Supervisors.
• Actively participate in shift handovers and operational communications.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Prioritize personal workload and support less‑experienced colleagues in task planning and execution.
• Complete required training and participate in facility safety inspections.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of Production Control Systems
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a matrix team
• Strong organizational skills, attention