QC Analyst
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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
QC Analyst
Job Description
For our team in Nijmegen, we are looking for an enthusiastic QC Analyst. 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.
This role drives the accuracy and reliability of our products by performing QC testing, maintaining the QC laboratory, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll be part of the Quality Control team, collaborating with manufacturing, compliance, and cross-functional colleagues to deliver high-quality results and continuous improvement. This is an on-site role with evening shift flexibility.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related sciences;
- 2-3 years experience in Quality or Quality Control is required;
- Experience with NMR, preferably with polymers;
- Experience with HPLC;
- Experience in a pharmaceutical environment and knowledge of GxP is preferred;
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evening shifts, is essential.
- You enjoy working in a team and communicate well;
- 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;
- Online preventive mental health platform;
- 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?
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.
