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 2022, 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
As a Lab Analyst working in pharmaceutical sciences, you will be responsible to perform analytical testing work, running existing methods and protocols focused on Solid-State Characterization Methods to cover the following activities:
- Solid state characterization in support of physical stability studies, API comparability, excipient compatibility, milling trials, spray-drying trials, batch overviews and design of experiments (drug substance & drug product).
- Characterization of samples according to clearly defined methods or protocols using:
- X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
- Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
- Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS)
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
- Modulated DSC (MDSC)
- Characterization of spray-dried products using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
- Setting up and managing physical stability open dish stress studies.
- Inform about potential technical/scientific challenges and risks, prioritization or resources conflicts.
- Reviewing, interpreting and reporting of the obtained analytical data.
With the team you handle requests of different scientists and you ensure that applicable guidelines, established operating procedures and safety regulations adhering to company work standards are being followed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and time management.
- Fluent English-speaking capabilities since this is the working language. Dutch is nice to have but not a must.
Additional Information
- A full-time (40hours/week) Monday – Friday job.
- A Permanent contract with flexible working hours. (Can start between 7:00 and 9:30am)
- Place of work: Beerse, Belgium. Bus stops in front of the facility.
- Get to work with an international team.
- Meal Vouchers 8 Euro/Working Day.
- Eco-Cheques +/- 250 Euro/Year.
- DKV Hospitalization insurance.
- Additional 12 ADV days.
- Not enough legal vacation days? We got you covered.
- A company well-being program targeting both mental and physical well-being.
- Access to Payflip- an innovative app that helps you take control and optimize your paycheck.
- A platform to consult dermatologists for any skin-related concerns.
- A fantastic team with monthly team lunches, fun teambuilding activities (laser tag, escape rooms, sports, etc.) and above all; a great collaborative international work environment.
- Personal development through learning on the job and additional trainings.
