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Senior Analytical Development Technician - Pharmaceutical Industry

On-site in Esplugues de Llobregat·Full-time·Added today (last checked 29 Oct)

Eurofins

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Work mode: On-site, Esplugues de Llobregat
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree or master's in Chemistry, Biology or similar.
5-6 years of experience in a similar position within the pharmaceutical or related industry.
Accustomed to working in a team and focused on objectives.
High level of English

Nice to have

Analytical experience using HPLC/GC and/or HPLC-MS/GC-MS will be valued.
Experience in a GMP/GLP environment will be valued.
Experience in method validations and in the preparation of protocols and reports will be positively valued.
Experience with LIMS, SAP... will be positively valued.

The role

EUROFINS, a leading company in providing specialized laboratory services to the pharmaceutical sector, is selecting an Analytical Development Technician for its facilities in Esplugues de Llobregat.

Reporting to the Supervisor of the Analytical Development Department, your basic functions will consist of:

What you'll do

Analysis using HPLC, GC, IR, UV and other techniques related to analytical method development.
Method validation.
Analysis and data processing
Preparation of Protocols
Preparation of reports.
Management of OOS, OOT incidents and deviations.
Management of information generated in the laboratory through LIMS.

How you'll work

Immediate start.
Permanent contract.
Working hours: Monday to Friday from 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM and one Sunday every 4. During the training period, the schedule will be from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do

Talent Acquisition pre-selection · With Talent Acquisition Team
First interview round
A first round of interviews for pre-selected candidates.
Psychometric test
Online test · Not every role
Depending on the position and role, candidates complete a psychometric test.
Second interview round
With a Manager of the department with the vacancy
A second interview round with pre-finalist candidates, held with the manager of the department with the vacancy.
Selection and welcome

The page states the company aims for clear and timely communication at every step of the selection process.

About Eurofins

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in laboratory testing and services, providing a comprehensive range of analytical procedures to ensure the safety, authenticity, and quality of products across industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, environment, and consumer products. With over 60,000 employees and more than 900 laboratories worldwide, the company operates as a decentralized network of specialized labs, offering services from routine testing to cutting-edge research and development.

In Spain, Eurofins has a significant presence with multiple laboratories and offices across the country, including in Madrid, Barcelona, and other regions. The company is known for its scientific excellence and offers a dynamic, international work environment. For international professionals, Eurofins provides opportunities to work in a truly global organization with diverse teams, and many roles require English proficiency, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers. The company emphasizes continuous learning and career development, with many positions in laboratory analysis, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs.

Industry: Lab Services
Founded: 1987
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Eurofins is a global company with operations in over 60 countries, offering international career opportunities and potential for cross-border mobility.
Many roles in Spain require English proficiency, and some positions are open to non-Spanish speakers, making it accessible for international professionals.
The company invests heavily in R&D and innovation, providing a stimulating environment for scientists and technical professionals.
Eurofins has a decentralized structure, meaning employees often work in specialized labs with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
Spain is a key market for Eurofins, with multiple laboratories and offices, particularly in Madrid and Barcelona, offering a range of roles from lab analysis to regulatory affairs.

In their own words

About the company & team

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that offers a wide range of analytical services related to life sciences. Our clients come from very diverse sectors. The Eurofins group is a world leader in the analysis of products ranging from the food we eat, to the water we drink, and the medicines we are prescribed. Eurofins works with the world's largest companies to ensure that the products they supply are safe, that their ingredients are authentic, and that their labeling is accurate. Eurofins is a world leader in testing for food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products, as well as in agroscience. It is also one of the leading independent global market players in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, pharmacology discovery, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences, and in support of clinical studies.

In just over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from a laboratory in Nantes, France, to a company with more than 63,000 employees distributed across a network of over 1,000 independent companies in more than 60 countries, operating over 950 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of substances and biological products, as well as providing innovative services for specialized clinical diagnostic testing, being one of the main emerging global players in specialized clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of €7.296 billion and has been one of the best-performing companies in Europe over the last 20 years.

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