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Assistant Scientist Analytical Chemistry

Posted on Dec 10, 2025

Company Description

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience 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 in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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!

Job Description

For our Team in Leiden, we are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Scientist Analytical Chemistry. As Assistant Scientist Analytical Chemistry you will be responsible for preforming lab support activities including:

• Performing assays to support analytical development using techniques including: A280, SEC, cIEF, cSDS, and Excipients testing.
• Sample management services such as sample receipt, storage, disposal, and sample shipments.
• LC- Requalification, TOC monthly verification, cleaning validation and buffer preparation.
• Generating results data, analyses data, and review.
• Performing lab duty checks.
• Creating, adjusting, and maintaining documentation as required.
• Performing proceedings in laboratory and sample management areas according to relevant GMP documentation.
• Keeping equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies.
• Performing preventive maintenance if possible and organizing repairs if necessary.
• Recognizing obstacles and discussing problems with colleagues and supervisors.
• Following all safety, SOPs and documentation as required

Qualifications

• MBO or Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedicine, process technology (or equivalent).
• Starter/ 1-2 years' relevant work experience in a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry environment.
• Experience in a quality or GMP role in a cGMP environment is preferred.
• Experience with techniques, such as: A280, Sec, cIEF, cSDS, HPLC, MS, TOC, SDS-PAGE is preferred.
• Experience with buffer preparation is preferred.
• Strong communication skills. Dutch and English (Spoken/written); Daily communication language on location is English.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to strive in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Flexible and able to prioritize well.
• Accurate, and attention to detail.

Additional Information

PSS and Eurofins: A world of possibilities

Working at PSS means working with highly motivated people with a can-do mentality. Our people work in an international environment, within an enthusiastic team and for an organization where there is sufficient room to develop further. Working together is extremely important to us and having fun in what you do is part of that! Our monthly team lunches, team activities and the hand out of awards to our colleagues are an example of this. We also offer:

• A responsible and challenging position within the team.
• Plenty of room for your own ideas and input.
• Specialist training and a range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Good salary and benefits such as yearly bonus, cycling plan, discount on your fitness subscription, 31 vacation days, etc.

Working at PSS offers you the flexibility and personal touch of working in a medium sized and dynamic company, whilst also allowing you to benefit from having Eurofins as a parent company. Our ambitious growth plans provide ample opportunities for the motivated employees:

• Plenty of opportunities for growth.
• Varied work where you are in regular contact with other companies and scientists within the Eurofins group.
• A broad customer portfolio ensuring a lot of diversity in your work.

For questions regarding the position, please follow the link below 'I'm interested' in order to contact the hiring manager.