Chemical Analyst - Raw Material Testing

• You have an MBO or HBO diploma in which you learned about chemical / physical analyses, such as the MBO Chemical Physical Analyst or HBO Chemistry program;
• You are a starter or you already have some experience performing chemical lab tests;
• You are vigilant regarding the quality of your own work and that of your colleagues;
• You have a good command of the Dutch and English languages, both written and oral, for example, for reading work instructions;
• You are able to work effectively both independently and in a team;
• You are able to work under time pressure and can organize and plan your work independently.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical sector / pharma is a plus, but experience in related industries, such as chemistry or food, also aligns well with the activities;
• You are motivated and eager to learn and can quickly master new techniques;
• Preferably, you have gained experience during your internships or your first job with wet-chemical analytical techniques, such as FTIR, LOD, SOR, UV, and titrations;
• Preferably, you have gained experience working according to a quality system such as GMP, GLP, or ISO-17025;

• A good salary; 
• Flexible working hours; 
• 25 vacation days with the possibility to purchase 7 extra vacation days (based on a full-time contract); 
• Travel allowance of 23 cents net per kilometer. Do you travel by public transport? Then your travel expenses will be fully reimbursed via the NS Business Card; 
• Participation in a pension scheme with a 50% contribution from Eurofins; 
• Every month, you build up a flexible benefit budget of 8.5% of your gross salary. This includes, among other things, holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus. You can have this amount paid out, but you can also use it to buy extra days off, for example. You choose what suits you; 
• Discount on supplementary health insurance; 
• Tax benefits via FiscFree when purchasing various products and services through your gross salary, such as a bicycle, sports membership, fitness, mobile telephony, computers & tablets, or a weekend away; 
• Subject-specific training and opportunities for education and development; 
• Training opportunities via the online learning platform Good Habitz. 

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden B.V., part of the globally operating Eurofins Scientific network, is a leading GMP-certified contract laboratory serving the (bio)pharmaceutical industry. Located in the Leiden Bio Science Park, we offer a wide range of microbiological, viral, chemical, and physical quality control tests for pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. In addition to our standard test packages, we develop and validate product-specific methods in close cooperation with our customers, and we also offer small-scale production services. 

Our professional team consists of a mix of young and experienced people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Together, we strengthen global healthcare and contribute to improving the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products worldwide. 

You will work in an enthusiastic QC team with both Dutch- and English-speaking colleagues. As a Chemical Analyst, you will be independently responsible within the QC laboratory for the execution and reporting of physical/chemical analyses of pharmaceutical raw materials. Tests are performed in accordance with international guidelines, such as the EP, USP, BP, and JP.

Working at Eurofins means an opportunity to develop yourself. For example, you can start working with analytical techniques in the field of wet chemical techniques and titrations, such as identity testing, Karl Fischer, FTIR, UV testing, optical rotation, and TLC. The techniques you will perform depend on your development, interests, and the experience you may already bring. Once you have some experience, you can also participate in optimizing and making work processes more efficient. This will ensure you remain challenged to develop yourself.

Responsibilities:

• Independently performing physical and (wet) chemical analytical techniques, such as UV testing, FTIR, Karl Fischer titration, optical rotation, TLC, pH, and identity testing. 
• Reporting test results according to prescribed procedures.
• Completing various on-the-job trainings for certification in lab techniques and GMP. In the future, also training new colleagues. 
• Work meetings within project teams and lab teams. 
• Collaborating on setting up various projects, such as testing new equipment, starting customer projects, and improving internal work processes. 

You aspire to a position as a Chemical Analyst within a QC environment that works accurately and takes responsibility for performing daily activities. Furthermore, you meet the following requirements: