Scientist (M/F/D) with a focus on Method Validation, Method Development and Analytical Transfers

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Eurofins is seeking a Scientist focused on method validation, development and analytical transfers to join its PSS Insourcing Solutions team in Munich. You will plan and execute method transfers, develop and validate analytical methods like HPLC, AAS and KF, perform GMP compliant testing, and author protocols and reports while troubleshooting instrument issues. Requirements include a degree in chemical engineering or analytical chemistry, 2+ years GMP experience, proficiency with analytical software (Waters Empower preferred), and fluent German and English with a proactive, collaborative mindset. To apply, tailor your CV to GMP validation and transfer work, quantify outcomes, show project planning and cross-site teamwork, and illustrate resilience in dynamic projects.

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 AgroSciences 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.

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, utilizing 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!

Job Description

In this dynamic and impactful role, you will play a key part in supporting analytical activities within an international pharmaceutical project. Your main responsibilities include:

• Supporting project and resource planning for all analytical activities at the site close to Munich in close collaboration with the local Project Lead and the local team.
• Independently coordinating, executing, and documenting method transfers, method development, validation, and verification of various complex analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, AAS, KF), both internally and with external laboratories.
• Performing analytical testing as well as preparing protocols and reports in accordance with GMP requirements and internal quality standards.
• Reviewing and assessing existing methods regarding practicality, compliance with EU and US GMP validation requirements, and regulatory status; performing further method development and validation as needed.
• Independently troubleshooting method‑related and instrument‑specific issues, with access to a global expert network across multiple laboratories.
• Identifying opportunities for method improvements, modernization, and enhanced robustness.
• Contributing to the review and verification of laboratory records, plans, and reports from other projects, as well as preparing procedural documents.
• Preparing analytical documentation to support regulatory submissions.
• Supporting multiple analytical transfer activities simultaneously.

Qualifications

For this position we are looking for somebody with:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or completed training as a Chemical Laboratory Technician (or equivalent qualification).
• At least 2 years of professional experience in applying, interpreting, and validating pharmaceutical analytical methods under GMP (e.g., chromatography, spectroscopy, physicochemical testing).
• Proficiency with analytical software in a GMP environment, ideally Waters Empower.
• Independent, structured, and proactive working style with the ability to set priorities and make decisions to meet timelines.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, strong persuasive abilities, and assertiveness.
• Very good command of German and English, both written and spoken.
• High level of proactivity, flexibility, and resilience in a dynamic project environment.

Additional Information

We are offering you an interesting position within a truly global company. After several onboarding trainings, to make sure you have the experience you need, you will be working independently in our team.

We offer you: 

• unlimited, full-time contract with Eurofins PSS
• Interesting international, as well as national, career opportunities
• Comprehensive catalogue of trainings focused on technical experiences as well as leadership and management skills
• Interesting client projects
• A dynamic, international environment with strong growth and development opportunities.

Please note that as per Eurofins policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Eurofins will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.