Chemical Analyst

Company Description

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden B.V., part of the globally operating Eurofins Scientific network, is a leading GMP-certified contract laboratory serving the (bio)pharmaceutical industry. Based at the Leiden Bio Science Park, we provide a comprehensive range of microbiological, viral, chemical, and physical quality control testing for pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. In addition to our standard test packages, we develop and validate productspecific methods in close collaboration with our clients, and we also offer smallscale manufacturing services. 

We have a professional team consisting of a mix of young and experienced people with different backgrounds and experiences. Together we strengthen global healthcare and help advance the pharmaceutical product quality and patient safety worldwide. 

Job Description

You will be working in an enthusiastic QC team with both Dutch and English-speaking colleagues. As a Chemical Analyst within the QC laboratory, you will be independently responsible for the execution and reporting of physical/chemical analyses of pharmaceutical raw materials. The tests are performed in accordance with international guidelines, such as EP, USP, BP, and JP.

Working at Eurofins means an opportunity to develop yourself. You can apply and develop your skills with analytical techniques, such as identity testing, Karl Fischer, FTIR, UV testing, optical rotation, and TLC. The techniques you will perform depend on your own development and interests, and of course on the experience you may already bring with you. Once you have some experience, you can also contribute to optimizing and making work processes more efficient. This will keep you challenged to continue developing yourself.

Responsibilities:

• Independently performing physical and (wet) chemical analytical techniques, such as UV testing, FTIR, Karl Fischer titration, optical rotation, TLC, pH, and identity testing.
• Reporting test results according to prescribed procedures.
• Completing various on-the-job training courses for certification in lab techniques and GMP. In the future, also training new colleagues.
• Work meetings with project teams and lab teams.
• Assisting in setting up various projects, such as testing new equipment, initiating customer projects, and improving internal work processes.

Qualifications

You aspire to a position as a Chemical Analyst within a QC environment that works accurately and takes responsibility for carrying out daily activities. You also meet the following requirements:

• You have a diploma at MBO (Secondary vocational education) or HBO level (university of applied sciences / polytechnic university) in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry / Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or a comparable course that makes you familiar with chemical analyses.