Shift Pilot Plant Chemist

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, 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 for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing. In 2018, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 47 countries, employing about 45.000 staff. Job Description Consider joining Eurofins, where people are the most important element in our business. Eurofins is a leading contract research organisation providing testing and research services in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide. Our innovative Professional Scientific Services (PSS) programme engages full-time scientists, analysts, technicians and technical support personnel managed by Eurofins directly at the client facility, to provide long term service needs while maintaining the same services, expertise and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. This multi award-winning programme offers excellent career opportunities for people who have a proven track record in combining excellent technical ability, with first class interpersonal and communication skills. We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and innovative Pilot Plant Chemist in Drug Substance Manufacturing. The Pilot Plant Chemist works a 24/5 shift pattern which consists of 12 hour shifts alternating between days and nights, on a 3 week cycle. The role includes all aspects of operating a modern Pilot Plant facility, following detailed GMP batch instructions to complete tasks such as solids and liquids charging, reaction monitoring, reaction work-ups, crystallisations and waste management. The role also involves GMP in-process analysis using techniques such as HPLC, KF and GC to monitor the progress and success of on-going reactions. These are new and exciting opportunities based at our client's facility, a world class Pharmaceutical company based in Macclesfield. We have opportunities for an experienced Pilot Plant Chemist with at least 1 years' experience within the pharmaceutical or similar industry. The ideal candidate will be extremely motivated and willing to learn new processes to allow them to operate safely and compliantly in the client's facility and will have a proven history of being able to work accurately and both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong technical, problem solving skills, an ability to think logically and having previous experience of operating in a hands-on manufacturing plant is a requirement. For the right candidate this is a great opportunity to work in excellent surroundings, with state of the art instrumentation and with highly skilled, like-minded individuals striving to achieve a common goal. There are excellent career progression paths and continuous opportunities to expand knowledge and expertise for the right candidate. Qualifications * At a minimum a good 2nd class honours degree, MSc, MChem or equivalent in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry. The degree course must contain a significant number of organic chemistry modules if it isn't a straight chemistry degree. * A sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry and analytical science is essential. * Previous Pilot Plant knowledge and experience within a pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing facility is strongly desirable. * Knowledge and experience in the use of techniques such as HPLC, GC, Karl Fisher and UPLC within a GMP environment is essential. * Knowledge and experience of drug substance analysis, is an advantage. * An understanding of the drug development process would be desirable. * Proven ability to troubleshoot issues relating to instrumentation and analysis as required. * Proven ability to investigate questionable/ OOS results and providing support for pilot plant investigations as required. * Good understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment. * Ability to quickly learn new processes. * Ability to work using fully electronic media, including MS Office. * Ability to communicate clearly and to form strong working relationships with colleagues. * Ability to work on own initiative and be capable of developing solutions to problems as part of a team. * Willing to operate in a flexible manner and be able to switch priorities at short notice. * Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills. * Passionate about quality and customer service. * Enjoys the challenges of working in a fast paced and changing environment. * Ability to prioritise, manage time and han