Lead QC Analyst

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, 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 in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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!

Job Description

For our team in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, we are looking for an enthusiastic QC Analyst Group Coordinator to lead a new team, but who is also operationally involved in the lab themselves. This is a unique opportunity to join a team in a dynamic environment where your contributions to the QC team will have a direct impact on helping patients worldwide access a highly innovative new product.

In this position, you will be performing chemical tests and ensure the quality of the overall materials and product according to GxP guidelines. Your activities will include:

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure everyone is aligned.
• Conducting review meetings with team members.
• Keeping track of KPIs and other metrics to ensure the team is running smoothly
• Perform maintenance and calibration of HPLC equipment and general laboratory instruments.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of the laboratory.
• Conduct analytical tests, for example: HPLC, pH measurements, Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Bio Burden tests, and Particle Distribution Analysis (PDA).
• Responsible for conducting and interpreting NMR analyses.
• Inspect and verify labels and incoming goods to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Document and report results according to standardized protocols and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or related sciences;
• Experience with NMR, preferably with polymers
• Experience with HPLC
• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment and knowledge of GxP is preferred;
• You are proactive and thrive in a dynamic environment;
• You enjoy helping your team members succeed and delivering a superlative service to the client;
• You are accurate, and have great attention to detail;
• You can work independently;
• You are a quick learner who thrives in a dynamic environment;
• You are self-motivated with a positive attitude;
• You enjoy volunteering your ideas and working on continuously improving your environment.
• You are fluent in English (Spoken/written)

Additional Information

Working at PSS means working with highly motivated people with a can-do mentality. Our people work in an international environment, within an enthusiastic team and for an organization where there is sufficient room to develop further. Working together is extremely important to us and having fun in what you do is part of that! Our monthly team lunches, team activities and the hand out of awards to our colleagues are an example of this. We also offer:

• 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 PSS 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?
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Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.