Chemical Analyst Onsite Specialist I – Lab Operations Support

Job Type: FullTime
Department: Laboratory Operations (LPS)
Location: Queluz de Baixo (Lisbon area) Portugal

We are looking for a Chemical Analyst / Onsite Specialist I to support daytoday laboratory operations onsite at Recipharm in Queluz de Baixo a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing partner located in the Lisbon area. This is a handson customerembedded role focused on ensuring smooth laboratory workflows operational continuity and compliance with quality and safety standards in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily laboratory operations at the Recipharm site in Queluz de Baixo in line with established SOPs
• Proactively minimize laboratory workflow interruptions through operational and technical support
• Perform routine chemical or biological testing and support quality control activities including sampling
• Perform analytical testing using chromatographic techniques (e.g. HPLC and/or GC)
• Manage laboratory consumables and utilities including gas cylinders liquid tanks dry ice buffers solvents and liquid nitrogen
• Collect document and organize laboratory data and observations
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and records
• Communicate operational updates activity records and service metrics to internal teams and Recipharm stakeholders
• Support routine troubleshooting and resolution of daytoday laboratory issues

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; degree in a scientific discipline preferred
• 35 years of experience in a laboratory QC or regulated operational environment
• Experience working in pharmaceutical or manufacturingadjacent laboratories is an advantage
• Familiarity with laboratory consumables utilities and equipment
• Experience with HPLC and/or GC is a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a customerfacing onsite role

Benefits

• 20 days of annual leave in the first year 22 days in subsequent years
  ( up to 3 additional days based on attendance)
• 3 bridge days per year
• Free meals provided in the onsite canteen
• Companyfunded health insurance for the employee and family
• Companyfunded life insurance

Why Join This Role

• Work directly onsite at Recipharm in Queluz de Baixo (Lisbon area)
• Be part of a dedicated LPS team embedded with the customer
• Gain exposure to laboratory operations QC workflows and customer collaboration
• Stable longterm position aligned with an ongoing service contract

Interested in supporting laboratory operations at a leading pharmaceutical customer site
Apply today and join our onsite laboratory support team in Queluz de Baixo.

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