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Qualitative Mass Spectrometry Specialist

gbPosted 22 Oct 2026

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Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. This is a full time, permanent position, working a flexible 36.5 hour week, Monday – Friday. We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and innovative Analytical Scientist. This is an exciting opportunity based at our client’s facility, a world class Pharmaceutical company based in Macclesfield. We have an opportunity for experienced Analytical Scientists with experience of drug substance development in the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Responsibilities that you be covering: You will develop, optimise and validate advanced trace analysis methods using LC-MS and Orbitrap technologies to detect and quantify trace-level small molecules in raw materials, intermediates and drug substances. You will provide technical expertise to Eurofins project teams, supporting the assessment of mutagenic impurities, nitrosamines and other trace analytes at parts-per-billion levels.

You will perform complex analytical investigations, interpret scientific data and apply innovative problem-solving skills to deliver accurate, high-quality results for clients. You will support and enhance Eurofins' trace analysis capabilities by sharing specialist knowledge, advising stakeholders and contributing to the successful delivery of analytical programmes. You will author and review key analytical documentation, including analytical testing plans, method development reports and validation protocols, depending on your level of experience.

You will collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary internal and external teams, communicating scientific concepts clearly while contributing to a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement and professional development. What skills, qualifications and experiences you will hold as an Qualitative Mass Spectrometry Specialist : You will hold a degree or higher qualification in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, supported by a strong foundation in organic chemistry and analytical science.

You will have pharmaceutical analytical experience within a development laboratory environment, with knowledge of drug development processes and the analysis of raw materials, intermediates and drug substances. You will have hands-on experience developing and applying advanced analytical techniques, including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-HRMS and LC-HRMS, with experience of NMR, IC or ICP-MS considered advantageous. You will have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate analytical and instrumentation issues, quickly learn new processes and develop effective technical solutions.

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You will have a good understanding of GMP requirements and experience working with electronic systems and Microsoft Office, alongside excellent documentation, organisational and data management skills. You will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, customer service and continuous improvement within Eurofins.

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: Being part of a Reward and Recognition Scheme, recognising great work across our teams. Holiday entitlement increases with service.

The option to opt into our Health Cash Plan, designed to help look after your everyday health and wellbeing. This allows you to claim back the cost of routine healthcare expenses such as dental check-ups, eye tests, glasses or contact lenses and other everyday medical treatments. Life Assurance from day one, providing cover of four times your annual salary. Automatic enrolment into our Company Pension Plan after three months (with the flexibility to opt out if you choose) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support for both personal and work-related matters.

Being able to register your interest in volunteering days, which are designed to support employees who wish to do voluntary work during working hours as part of a wider strategy to contribute positively to the local community. Free on-site car parking. The opportunity to explore worldwide opportunities. Everyone who joins our team also gets access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether its supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

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.

Your data As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. 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.

For more information about Eurofins PSS® please visit our website and watch a message below from our Global Head, Beth Di Paolo. 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! We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners. If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network

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