Job Description

Have you graduated in Analytical Chemistry at HLO or University level and do you have experience in performing HPLC analyses? And are you looking for a challenging laboratory position in a growing company? Then Eurofins PROXY Laboratories has an interesting vacancy for you as a Chemical Analyst for the Small Molecule Drugs team.

Within the QC laboratory of PROXY you are independently responsible for the implementation and reporting of HPLC/GC analyzes of semi-finished and finished products. You work in accordance with international guidelines. The team works with various analysis techniques with a focus on HPLC, GC, Kjeldahl and dissolution.

These instruments are mainly used for analyzes on tablets of painkillers, but also hormones and anti-parasitic veterinary drugs.

A positive working environment is very important within the Eurofins PROXY team. We have an informal working atmosphere and organize multiple activities during the year. Examples are barbeque events, team outings and lab outings.

Qualifications

You aspire to a position as Chemical Analyst in a QC environment. You are someone who works accurately and takes responsibility for performing the daily work. You also meet the following requirements:

• You have a diploma at HLO or University level in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or a comparable education that makes you familiar with chemical analyses;

• You have 1-3 years of experience with HPLC analyses;(Internship- or work experience)

• You have an affinity with method development or validations;

• You have a passion to work in the pharmaceutical industry;

• You are motivated and eager to learn and can quickly master new techniques;

• You have preferably gained experience with instrumental analysis techniques during your internships or your first job, such as titrations, Karl Fischer, disintegration and other wet-chemical techniques;

• You preferably have experience working in accordance with a quality system such as GMP, GLP or ISO-17025;

• You are vigilant with regard to the quality of your own work and that of your colleagues;

• You have a good command of the English language, both written and oral. Dutch is a plus;

• You are able to work effectively both independently and in a team;

• You are able to work under time pressure, and you can organize and plan your work independently.

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:

• A responsible and challenging position within the team;

• Plenty of room for your own ideas and input;

• Specialist training and a range of opportunities for personal and professional development;

• Flexible working hours;

• Good salary and benefits.

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 the motivated 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 customer portfolio ensuring a lot of diversity in your work.

Would you like to know more?

For questions regarding the position, please follow the link below ‘I’m interested’ in order to contact the hiring manager.

Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.

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 testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated 6.72 billion Euro proforma turnover in 900 laboratories across 54 countries, employing about 58.000 staff.

Our people at Euros make an important contribution to issues such as the environment, food and general health. Employees are proud of the work they do and experience a lot of freedom in the performance of the job. Responsibilities are as low as possible in the organization so that the people with the right information can start taking the right ones. Eurofins invests structurally in the personal development of talent, both in the field of leadership, growth potential and substantive knowledge.