(Associate) Scientist Analytical Chemistry
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 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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
(Associate) Scientist Analytical Chemistry
As an (Associate) Scientist Analytical Chemistry, you will work within the Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (LMAS) group. You will be part of a service-focused team that supports analytical work for large molecules in a pharmaceutical setting.
In this role, you will work with techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, CZE and icIEF. A large part of the work is focused on keeping analytical methods reliable, solving technical issues and making sure experiments can continue without avoidable delays.
Your responsibilities include:
- Resolving technical issues with analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, CZE and icIEF. You help identify what went wrong, prevent recurring problems and reduce downtime.
- Working on method development and optimization. This can include improving existing SOPs or developing and validating new analytical methods.
- Documenting, analyzing and reporting experimental data. You make sure results are traceable and recorded correctly in validated GMP software systems.
- Acting as a subject matter expert for analytical methods within your area of expertise.
- Coordinating maintenance and calibration for multiple HPLC systems and an LC-MS system. You make sure the equipment remains reliable and ready for testing activities.
- Performing routine analyses with HPLC, LC-MS, CZE and icIEF when needed to support quality testing workflows.
- Taking on additional analytical or documentation-related activities when required by the team.
This is a full-time, on-site position.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in analytical chemistry or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience with chromatography, for example HPLC, LC-MS or GC.
- At least 1 year of experience with method development, method validation and/or method transfer.
- Able to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
- Fluent English communication skills are required. Dutch is nice to have.
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.
