Senior Chemical Analyst - Biologics and Developmental Drugs

Company Description

Business Unit Eurofins PROXY is part of the internationally operating Eurofins. We are specialized in chemical and physical testing for (bio)pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates and medicines.

You will be working in the Biologics & Developmental Drugs team. This QC team is specialized in testing biological substances including proteins, (cyclic) peptides and oligonucleotides. The lab analyzes that are performed contribute, for example, to the development of personal medicines for patients and to the development of new medicines and vaccinations.

Job Description

As a Senior Chemical Analyst you are independently responsible within the QC laboratory of Eurofins PROXY for the execution and reporting of physical-chemical analyzes of pharmaceutical finished products. You are also closely involved in method development and optimization by contributing ideas during the performance of the analyses. 

A wide range of tests can be requested in this role, but the focus is on high-performance liquid chromatography, IC and CE. Especially HPLC experience with different detectors is mandatory. Other tests that are performed include GC, HVLD, CCIT, Karl Fischer / KFC, UV, ELSD, PDA, RI and clarity tests. 

As a senior analyst you can support less experienced colleagues and troubleshoot in case of deviating results.

Qualifications

You aspire to a position within a QC environment as a Senior Chemical Analyst. You also meet the following requirements:

• You have a diploma at HLO or University level in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or another similar degree;
• You have at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory environment;
• You have an affinity with method development and optimization;
• You are good at drawing up written reports;
• You have experience with HPLC analyzes with different detectors;
• You also have an affinity with other instrumental analysis techniques such as GC, AAS, titrations and wet chemical techniques;
• You can analyze and act on deviating results through your knowledge and experience;
• You have a good command of the English language, both written and oral;
• You are able to work under time pressure, and you can organize and plan your work independently;
• Experience with GMP is desirable, but not required.

In addition, in this growing organization you want to use your knowledge to improve the department together with your colleagues. You are efficient and like to streamline processes. In addition to intelligence and accuracy, this also requires social and communication skills.

Additional Information

PROXY and Eurofins: A world of possibilities
This position is based at Business Unit Eurofins PROXY (part of Eurofins PROXY Laboratories B.V.) on the Bio Science Park in Leiden. We highly value our strong team spirit and encourage collaboration between colleagues. Business Unit Eurofins PROXY offers a wide range of personal and professional possibilities. Furthermore, we offer:

• A competitive salary;
• 25 days of vacation (with the option to purchase 7 additional days);
• Travel allowance. Do you travel by public transport? Then your travel costs will be fully reimbursed;
• Participation in a pension scheme with 50% contribution by Eurofins;
• 8% individual choice budget to use for extra salary, vacation days, extra pension accrual, and more;
• Discount on additional health insurance;
• A cycling and/or fitness scheme to promote vitality;
• Professional training and opportunities for training and development;
• Training options via the online learning platform Good Habitz;
• Flexible working hours.

Working at Business Unit Eurofins PROXY offers you the flexibility and personal touch of working in a medium sized and dynamic company, whilst also allowing you to benefit from having Eurofins as a parent company. Our ambitious growth plans provide ample opportunities for our employees:

• Plenty of opportunities for growth;
• Varied work where you are in regular contact with other companies and scientists within the Eurofins group;
• A broad client portfolio ensuring a lot of diversity in your work.

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More about Eurofins Scientific

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain t