Analytical Scientist (m/f/d) Focus: Method development, validation & analytical transfer

Company description

Eurofins is an international life sciences company that offers a unique range of analytical services to clients across various industries, making life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat and the water you drink to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the world's largest companies to ensure that the products they deliver are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and their labeling is accurate. The company is a global leader in testing for food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products, as well as in agricultural contract research services (CRO). In addition, Eurofins is one of the world's leading independent providers of testing and laboratory services in genomics, pharmacology, forensics, CDMO (contract development and manufacturing), materials science, and clinical trial support.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our qualified team directly at the customer's site to seamlessly manage operations and eliminate complexity. We guarantee a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly on-site by leveraging the customer's facilities, equipment, and methods, while providing the same level of service, expertise, and cGMP compliance as at the Eurofins facility. If you are an individual seeking an exceptional career, 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 bounds!

Job description

In this diverse and responsible position, you will play a key role in providing analytical support for an international pharmaceutical project. Your core tasks will include:

Support in the project and resource planning of all analytical activities at the site in close collaboration with the local project manager and the local team.
Independent coordination, execution and documentation of method transfers, method developments, validations and verifications of sophisticated analytical procedures (e.g. HPLC, AAS, KF) – both internally and with external laboratory partners.
Independent execution of analytical tests including protocol and report preparation in accordance with GMP and internal quality standards.
Evaluation of existing methods with regard to practicality, regulatory requirements (EU/US GMP) and validation status; further development and revalidation if necessary.
Independent solutions to methodological and device-specific questions – supported by the expert network of a global company.
Identification of optimization potentials with regard to method modernization, robustness and efficiency.
Assisting with the review and control of laboratory records, plans and reports from other ATS projects, as well as the preparation of specification documents.
Preparation of analytical documents for official submissions.
Supporting multiple analytical transfer activities in parallel.

Qualifications

For this varied and responsible position, we are looking for someone with:

Completed studies in the field of chemical engineering, analytics or training as a chemical laboratory assistant or comparable qualification.
At least 2 years of professional experience in the application, interpretation and validation of pharmaceutical methods under GMP (e.g. chromatography, spectroscopy, physicochemical tests).
Proficient use of analytical software in a GMP environment, ideally Waters Empower.
Independent, structured and proactive work style, as well as the ability to set priorities and make decisions.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, persuasiveness and assertiveness.
Excellent written and spoken English skills.
High flexibility, resilience and willingness to contribute to a dynamic project environment.

Company description

In just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes, France, to approximately 65,000 employees in a network of more than 1,000 independent companies across 59 countries, operating over 950 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods for assessing the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products, as well as innovative clinical diagnostic services, making it one of the world's leading emerging providers of specialized clinical diagnostic tests.

In 2025, Eurofins achieved total revenues of 7.296 billion euros and has been one of the best-performing stocks in Europe over the last 20 years.

Eurofins PHAST Development GmbH & Co. KG is looking for an analyst (m/f/d) for its Konstanz location, either full-time or part-time.

Job description

Testing and analytical characterization of pharmaceutical dosage forms using modern analytical methods
GMP-compliant execution and documentation of the work
Evaluation of analysis results and preparation of test reports and certificates of analysis, as well as test instructions and SOPs.
Cross-checking of raw data, original data and test reports
Participation in the implementation of method development, validation, and transfer.
Qualification of testing equipment
Participation in technical feasibility studies of customer requests
Participation in Continuous Improvement Processes (CIPs)

Qualifications

You have successfully completed vocational training as a chemical laboratory assistant, chemical-technical assistant, or similar, or hold a degree in a natural science program.
They are familiar with modern analytical techniques such as chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, GC, IC) or spectroscopy (IR, NIR, UV)
They have already gained experience in preparing samples of various drug dosage forms.
They have already gained initial experience in the GMP environment.
You are familiar with working with MS Office.
Ideally, you have experience in the validation of analytical methods.
English language skills are desirable.
They are able to identify problems and define appropriate solutions.
They are flexible, committed, resilient and reliable.

Responsibilities