Work as a Chemical Analyst in a QC laboratory in Leiden, testing pharmaceutical raw materials. This full-time role offers flexible hours, development of analytical skills, and the opportunity to improve processes.
The role
At our client company in Leiden, South Holland, you will work as a Chemical Analyst in a quality control (QC) laboratory. You will independently perform physicochemical analyses of pharmaceutical raw materials and report the results in accordance with international pharmacopoeial standards. You will join a close-knit team of Dutch- and English-speaking colleagues.
Depending on your development, interests and experience, you may work with wet-chemistry analytical techniques and titrations, identity tests, FTIR, UV, optical rotation and thin-layer chromatography (TLC). Once you have gained experience, you can contribute to optimizing workflows and making processes more efficient.
What you bring
- An HBO-level qualification in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or a comparable field that covers chemical analysis.
- You are a recent graduate or have some experience carrying out chemical laboratory tests. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage; experience in related fields such as chemistry or food is also relevant.
- Preferably, you have practical experience with wet-chemical analytical techniques, for example FTIR, LOD, SOR, UV and titrations.
- Experience working under a quality system such as GMP, GLP or ISO 17025 is an advantage.
- You are motivated and keen to learn, pick up new techniques quickly, and pay close attention to the quality of your own work and that of colleagues.
- You have a good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
- You can work effectively on your own and as part of a team, manage pressure, and organize and plan your work independently.
- You take responsibility, work accurately, and use your knowledge to improve the department and streamline processes. You combine analytical thinking and accuracy with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Working hours and offer
This is a full-time position with flexible working hours. The offer includes:
- A good salary.
- 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase 7 additional days.
- Travel expense reimbursement; public transport costs are fully reimbursed.
- Participation in a pension scheme, with a 50% contribution from the employer.
- An 8% individual-choice budget that can be used for additional salary, annual leave, extra pension savings and other options.
- A discount on supplementary health insurance and a bicycle and/or fitness scheme.
- Role-specific training, further education and development opportunities, and training through an online learning platform.
You will join a close-knit team that values collegiality and collaboration. The role offers responsibility, challenge and room for your own ideas, alongside opportunities to grow and varied work.