Analytical Equipment Specialist

Role Summary

Ensure the operation, reliability and availability of the laboratory's analytical equipment, carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance on chromatographic and spectrometric systems. Contribute to operational continuity, stability of analytical methods and full compliance with Eurofins quality, safety and compliance standards.

• Perform qualifications and preventive maintenance on analytical equipment, focusing on:
• HPLC
• GC/MS
• GC-MS/MS
• LC-MS/MS

Work on fault diagnosis, troubleshooting and identification of root causes in highly complex analytical equipment.

Carry out calibrations, performance tests (OQ/PQ) and maintain traceability of all interventions carried out.

Record maintenance, occurrences and results in internal systems, following quality, traceability and audit standards.

Interact with suppliers and manufacturers (especially Agilent and Sciex) for advanced support, parts procurement and technical resolutions.

Implement and reinforce good practices in the use, installation and conservation of equipment with technical teams.

Support the optimization and stability of analytical methods, ensuring adequate performance of equipment.

Prepare technical reports, maintenance plans, failure analyzes and performance indicators.

Participate in the installation and initial qualification of new equipment (FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ).

Train and guide users regarding correct operation, preventing failures, reducing downtime and increasing the useful life of instruments.

Requirements

Higher education in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or related areas.

• Proven experience in maintenance and troubleshooting the following equipment:
• HPLC (preferably Agilent)
• GC/MS and GC-MS/MS
• LC-MS/MS (preferably Sciex)
• Solid knowledge in liquid and gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Proficiency in data acquisition and processing software (ChemStation, MassHunter, Analyst, among others).
• Knowledge of GLP, ISO 17025 or GLP standards and requirements.
• Ability to read manuals and technical documentation in English.

Desirable requirements

• Experience in environmental, food, pharmaceutical, chemical or analytical laboratories.
• Agilent or Sciex certifications, training or specializations.
• Previous experience with equipment qualification: IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools (Ishikawa, 5 Whys, Cause and Effect Diagram).

Behavioral Skills

• Analytical reasoning and attention to detail.
• Clear, objective and didactic communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Organization, discipline and effective time management.
• Proactivity and autonomy in resolving technical problems.
• Focus on results, quality and meeting deadlines.
• Collaboration, sense of responsibility and security-oriented attitude.

Benefits

• Availability for visits and travel to other units of the group.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Opening hours: 8am to 5pm.

About the Company

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 analysis, environmental matrices and agrosciences CRO services. It is also one of the leading global independent markets for certain laboratory tests and services for genomics, pharmacological research, forensic science, advanced materials sciences and in support of clinical studies. Furthermore, Eurofins is one of the leading emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostic tests in Europe and the US.

The group's key figures are approximately: Turnover of 3.8 billion euros, more than 800 laboratories in 47 countries and around 45,000 employees.