Sr. Analyst

Are you an analytical laboratory professional who would like to contribute to medicines used by patients worldwide? For an international pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation in Haarlem, we are looking for an Analyst I to join a GMP-regulated Quality Control laboratory.

In this role, your analyses directly support manufacturing operations and the release of sterile pharmaceutical products.

About the organisation

You will join an international pharmaceutical production environment where sterile medicines are manufactured and tested for patients worldwide.

Within the Quality Analytical Laboratory, you will become part of a multi-skilled analytical team responsible for confirming that raw materials, water systems, in-process samples, finished products and stability samples meet the required quality standards before products are released.

Your role

As an Analyst I (Quality Control Technician III) , you will perform a broad range of analytical tests within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.

You will work across several laboratory areas, including in-process control, environmental monitoring, raw material testing, finished product release, stability testing and validation-related testing. You will evaluate and document analytical results, support laboratory investigations and contribute to the timely release of pharmaceutical products.

Your responsibilities

• Perform in-process control testing using techniques such as (U)HPLC, GC, PSD and other chemical methods;
• Perform environmental monitoring testing, including conductivity, TOC and wet chemical analyses ;
• Carry out raw material, finished product, stability and validation-related testing;
• Evaluate, document and verify analytical results in accordance with GMP requirements and laboratory procedures;
• Support laboratory investigations, deviations, equipment troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving;
• Contribute to an effective sample flow and reliable daily laboratory operations;
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.

Analytical techniques and systems

Depending on the laboratory area, you may work with:

• (U)HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, TOC, PSD, Conductivity measurements, Wet chemical analyses.

Experience with LabWare LIMS v7, Empower 3 or comparable laboratory systems is preferred.

Shift pattern

This position follows a rotating 24/5 shift schedule that repeats every three weeks:

• Week 1: Sunday to Thursday, night shifts from 23:00 to 07:30 ;
• Week 2: Monday to Friday, evening shifts from 15:00 to 23:30 ;
• Week 3: Monday to Friday, morning shifts from 07:00 to 15:30 .

After the third week, the rotation starts again. A 25% shift allowance applies on top of the base salary.

What are we looking for?

• An MLO/HLO or MSc degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Life Sciences or a related discipline;
• Willingness and ability to work in the rotating 24/5 shift schedule;
• Strong attention to detail and a clear focus on quality and compliance;
• A practical, hands-on and solution-oriented attitude;
• Good spoken and written English;
• Flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a changing laboratory and manufacturing environment.

Experience in a GMP-regulated laboratory is preferred. Experience with chromatographic techniques such as HPLC, UPLC or GC is also considered an advantage.

What we offer

• A gross monthly salary between €3,043 and €4,086
• A 25% shift allowance on top of the base salary;
• 25 vacation days per year;
• 92 hours of PKB per year;
• A position within an international pharmaceutical production environment;
• The opportunity to work with a broad range of analytical techniques;
• A role in which your work directly contributes to product quality and timely release.

Are you ready for the next step in your Quality Control career? We would be happy to tell you more about this opportunity.