The Opportunity:
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Job Type: Full‑Time

Department: Laboratory Operations (LPS)

Location: Queluz de Baixo (Lisbon area), Portugal

We are looking for a Chemical Analyst / Onsite Specialist I to support day‑to‑day laboratory operations on‑site at Recipharm in Queluz de Baixo , a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing partner located in the Lisbon area. This is a hands‑on, customer‑embedded 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 day‑to‑day laboratory issues

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; degree in a scientific discipline preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in a laboratory, QC, or regulated operational environment
• Experience working in pharmaceutical or manufacturing‑adjacent 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 customer‑facing, on‑site 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 on‑site canteen
• Company‑funded health insurance for the employee and family
• Company‑funded life insurance

Why Join This Role

• Work directly on‑site 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, long‑term position aligned with an ongoing service contract

Interested in supporting laboratory operations at a leading pharmaceutical customer site?

Apply today and join our on‑site laboratory support team in Queluz de Baixo .

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