GMP Stability Analyst (Pharmaceuticals)

The purpose of this job is to perform stability testing of finished pharmaceutical products and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe. This is a permanent full time position.

• To perform routine and non-routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques (primarily: HPLC, Dissolution and Karl Fisher determination), as required by the client's representative.


• To perform technology transfers on new products entering the team


• To review analytical data for GMP compliance.


• To initiate and follow-up OOS results and action limits as per client procedures.


• To 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 prepare and approve results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.


• To deal with client queries and contact designated personnel, with appropriate support from onsite leadership, 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.


• Support local audits as required.


• To perform testing of QC samples in accordance with client procedures.


• To revise SOPs as required.


• To adhere to all client standards in the areas of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies., Site Specific Benefits


• On site parking with access to EV charging points.


• Easy access to the transport network, (Bus and train stops within 2 minutes of site, with access to Liverpool city centre within 20 minutes)


• Free Gym facilities


Benefits

At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• Reward & Recognition


• Health Cash Plan


• Life Assurance (4 times annual salary).


• Company Pension Plan


• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support.


• Free car parking


• Worldwide career opportunities


• Everyone who joins our team also gets access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether its supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday - there's something to suit everyone's lifestyle.


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 dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

Your data

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 and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Closing Date

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

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!


• A degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required


• A sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry is essential.


• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience of analysis in a pharmaceutical testing laboratory, or equivalent, is desired.


• The candidate should be experienced and competent with traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (HPLC, Karl Fischer, Dissolution, and UV spectroscopy).


• Experience in technology transfers desirable but not essential


• Be able interpret raw data and draw conclusions regarding troubleshooting of analyses, instruments and methods.


• Have a thorough understanding of chromatographic techniques.


• Have a thorough understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.


• Must possess the ability to quickly learn new processes.


• Be capable of working proactively to offer suggestions for new ways to improve existing processes.


• Should have the ability to work using paperless systems such as Electronic laboratory notebooks and LIMS.


• Must be competent with MS Office suite of applications.


• Requires the ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues.


• Must have the ability to work on their own initiative and be capable of developing solutions to problems as part of a team.


• Must be willing to operate in a flexible manner and be able to switch priorities at short notice.


• Should seek new ideas to make improvements within own area of control.


• Be a good team player; organised, accurate and have strong documentation skills.


• Must be passionate about quality and customer service.


• Must possess good communication skills both internally and externally.


• Must be able to communicate documents or concepts to co-workers or clients independently.
  
  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.


Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client' site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!

This is a fulltime permanent position, working a 35 hour week, flexibly between 07:00 - 19:00, Monday - Friday.