Chemielaborant / Laboratory Analyst (w/m/d)

Company Overview

We focus on pharmaceutical innovation and strong global partnerships in healthcare to improve patient health worldwide. Our company researches, develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary and licensed drugs tailored to diverse therapeutic areas. We employ nearly 2000 people and offer over 100 products in more than 90 countries. In Germany, we prioritize empowering medical professionals to optimally treat patients and position ourselves as a comprehensive provider in dermatology.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Chemical Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Analyst for our Quality Control department at Reinbek and Hamburg locations. The position is initially fixed-term for two years and available immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, physical, and technical tests on raw materials, bulk substances, and finished products.
• Carry out pharmacopoeial testing as part of quality control on raw materials.
• Determine fat values such as saponification number, hydroxyl value, peroxide value, iodine value, and acid value; conduct HPLC and gas chromatography using computer-controlled instruments; perform water content analysis via Karl Fischer titration; execute UV/VIS spectroscopy; perform IR and NIR spectroscopy among others.
• Conduct stability tests according to test instructions.
• Execute qualification and calibration activities related to test equipment monitoring and maintain laboratory apparatus.

Candidate Profile

• Completed vocational training as a chemical laboratory technician, pharmaceutical technical assistant, or an equivalent qualification.
• Professional experience in pharmaceutical quality control, especially in performing liquid chromatography (HPLC).
• Experience conducting pharmacopoeial tests.
• Knowledge of GMP-compliant documentation practices.
• Proficient with common computer applications.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive team environment where success and enjoyment at work are highly valued.
• A great workplace culture characterized by solidarity, loyalty, and a shared desire to improve ongoing successes.
• A varied and meaningful role within an innovative and future-oriented company.
• Multiple opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Private supplementary health insurance and company pension schemes.
• Capital-forming benefits, corporate accident and travel insurance.
• Options for mobile work and flexible working hours.
• 35 days of annual leave, holiday pay, and a 13th-month salary.
• Performance-based bonus system.
• Health promotion activities such as Urban Sports and bike leasing.
• Emergency childcare, employee parking including EV charging stations, canteen or meal allowances.
• Company events and discounts on staff purchases.
• Join a committed team driving innovation and collaboration to shape the future of dermatology.

Application

Interested candidates should apply by submitting their earliest possible starting date along with salary expectations. Contact details:
Almirall Hermal GmbH
People & Culture
Scholtzstraße 3
21465 Reinbek