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Job Summary: Work autonomously, standardize methods, support the resolution of analytical deviations, organize the team's daily routine, guide and perform analytical techniques with critical analysis. Key Highlights: 1. Work autonomously and lead the team's daily routine 2. Solid knowledge of inorganic physicochemical analyses 3. Professional development and technical support **Company Description** Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food and pharmaceutical product testing, environmental matrices, and agrosciences CRO services. It is also one of the leading independent global market players for certain tests and laboratory services in genomics, pharmaceutical research, forensic science, advanced materials science, and clinical trial support. Additionally, Eurofins is one of the leading emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the U.S. Key group figures are approximately: Revenue of €3.8 billion, over 800 laboratories in 47 countries, and around 45,000 employees. **Job Description** Work autonomously, contribute to method standardization, support the resolution of analytical deviations, and organize the team's daily routine by distributing tasks and monitoring deadlines and priorities. Guide assistants, junior staff, and interns. Perform analytical techniques described in company procedures with critical analysis of results, meet deadlines, maintain organization, and ensure safety and integrity for all personnel. Solid knowledge and practical experience in classical inorganic physicochemical analyses are required, including techniques such as distillation, titration, colorimetric methods, and gravimetric methods. Proficiency in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), solution preparation, equipment calibration, and critical interpretation of analytical results is expected. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Perform and supervise various analytical steps, including weighing and homogenization, for example; * Participate under supervision in validations, specifically regarding analytical steps; * Assist in and/or develop and draft validation reports; * Organize and archive raw validation data; * Communicate with the registration area (Login/Triage) regarding samples under processing; * Define, with assistance from the Senior Analyst and Coordinator, the priority order for analyses based on work map printing and preparation of the routine mirror to be performed; * Maintain complete records in the routine mirror (physical or digital document) of items used, including their respective batch numbers and expiration dates, according to the structure established by the area Coordinator; * Train new professionals (interns, junior staff, assistants, or analysts) with support from the Coordinator; * Review and create new documents in the Quality Management System; * If necessary, serve as the technical responsible person before accreditation and certification bodies; * Provide technical support to interns, junior staff, assistants, and junior analysts. * Actively participate in resolving technical issues together with the Senior Analyst and Coordination. * Perform analytical result verification and validation / critical analyses; * Conduct proficiency testing; * Report any routine issues or material requirements to the Senior Analyst or area Coordinator; * Perform general laboratory tasks according to the task division defined by the Coordinator, which may include: preparing materials (solutions, buffers, culture media, standard solutions), checking temperatures, verifying expiration dates of solutions and reagents in use; * Assist in sending materials for calibration; * Organize the laboratory for preparing materials (solutions, buffers, culture media, standard solutions), checking temperatures, verifying expiration dates of solutions and reagents in use; * Keep freezers, refrigerators, cabinets, drawers, shelves, and workbenches organized, storing each supply at the temperature recommended by the manufacturer (ambient, refrigerated, or frozen); * Inspect supplies monthly for expiration dates; inform the Sector Coordinator in advance about expirations and perform disposal when necessary; * Clean and disinfect the work area (bench) before and after routine activities, following the specific procedure; * Continuously guide the team on cleaning and organizing areas with a focus on laboratory safety; * Enter evaluated results, repetitions, and additional analyses into the system (according to the respective business line), as well as record relevant information; * Submit requests for laboratory material purchases in the system under supervision of the Senior Analyst or Coordination, if necessary; * Archive documents according to Quality training; * Use required PPE to safely perform tasks in accordance with laboratory safety standards; * Request corrective and preventive maintenance for equipment from the Senior Analyst and/or Coordination, and when necessary, perform periodic equipment maintenance following manufacturer recommendations and guidance from the Senior Analyst or Coordinator; * Segregate and dispose of waste. * Perform other related activities as needed or at the discretion of the supervisor. **Qualifications** Essential Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Biology, Biomedicine, or related fields * Strong organizational and interpersonal skills * Intermediate English proficiency * Demonstrated commitment, communication skills, discipline, and efficiency in a professional environment Desirable Qualifications: * Experience in classical physicochemical analyses. * Solid knowledge and practical experience in classical inorganic physicochemical analyses, including techniques such as distillation, titration, colorimetric methods, and gravimetric methods. **Additional Information** Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Saturdays will be scheduled on a rotating basis from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
