API Laboratory Support 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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

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!

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This is a full time, permanent position. Working days, Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week.

As a API Laboratory Support Analyst you will serve as a laboratory support analyst within the client environment to support their technical and analytical tasks, to work to the highest standards in terms of quality and professionalism

Job Responsibilities that you be covering:

• You will support cell-culture and purification projects by preparing materials, setting up equipment and assisting with laboratory bioreactor runs, including data monitoring, sampling, sample analysis and feeding activities.
• You will maintain laboratory equipment by performing routine checks such as calibrations and reagent replenishment, coordinating maintenance or repairs as required, and responding appropriately to equipment alarms in line with project and laboratory schedules.
• You will contribute to core laboratory operations by processing autoclave and washer loads, managing consumable restocking, maintaining 5S standards and providing general laboratory support to ensure an efficient and compliant working environment.
• You will ensure all documentation is completed to GMP standards by keeping SOPs and controlled documents up to date, maintaining accurate training records, performing sample-management activities, and preparing results and reports for trained methods.
• You will perform investigations when required, execute independently assigned projects, revise SOPs and documentation, develop subject-matter expertise in assigned techniques and support the training of junior staff where competent.
• You will coordinate and respond to ad-hoc laboratory requests, manage communication regarding equipment and support tasks, and provide cover for colleagues when needed, including participation in weekend or overtime rotas.

What skills, qualifications and experiences you will hold as an API Laboratory Support Analyst :

• You will hold a diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Biology, or bring equivalent industry-based experience that supports effective work within a regulated laboratory environment.

• You will have industrial experience in aseptic techniques, with hands-on knowledge of cell-culture processes considered a strong advantage and highly beneficial to laboratory operations.
• You will bring additional experience or exposure to a biotechnology or bioprocessing environment, supporting your ability to operate confidently within complex, fast-paced scientific settings.
• You will have experience with analytical techniques such as cell counting, pH, conductivity, metabolite analysis and osmolality, and will be able to apply these methods accurately to support laboratory outputs.
• You will demonstrate high attention to detail, strong discipline in laboratory technique and the analytical capability needed to troubleshoot laboratory issues effectively and independently.
• You will work effectively within team structures, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills, and will be willing to participate in weekend work as required, recognising that the role includes regular weekend hours as part of standard operations.

At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• We offer exceptional opportunities for career growth, within a friendly and supportive team. As well as a competitive salary, pension and associated benefits you will enjoy an unrivalled working environment, including an active social calendar and subsidised canteen, all while working in a start of the art client facility- a leading biotechnology company
• Fantastic developmental opportunities and career progression pathways such as leadership, training, compliance and Subject Media Expert.
• Full Benefits Package including:-
  • Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Birthday Holiday entitlement
• Exciting Eurofins Incentives: Employee Activity Committee (EAC), Equality Driving Excellence (EDE), significant Reward and Recognition programme Opportunity to benefit from Eurofins Operational Development training platform, plus potential support for part-time training (relevant to the position)
• Full use of the canteen facilities and barista on the client site
• Free parking onsite and onsite electric charging
• Additional annual leave days with continued service
• The opportunity to work on life saving products

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

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We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

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