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Quality Control Scientist (Morning Shift)


  • Location: Barcelona (Spain)
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Working day: Full time
  • Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Discipline: Quality
  • Work modality: On site

Kymos Group

KYMOS GROUP is a medium-size and fast-growing Contract Research Organization (CRO) with headquarters in Spain and laboratories in Spain, Italy, and Germany and a Liasson office in South Korea, offering comprehensive bioanalytical and CMC analytical services to the life sciences industry. Its laboratories are GMP and GLP certified and GCP compliant, and have been successfully inspected by EMA, FDA, and ANVISA.

KYMOS GROUP is devoted in providing high quality and added value services to its partners and it is highly oriented to innovation, offering services of research, development and quality control in many different fields such as small molecules, proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and advanced therapies.

KYMOS GROUP has a young and dynamic staff of more than 200 employees, and it is committed in promoting diversity, gender-equality, well-being, and initiative within its members, encouraging career development and internal promotion.

Job description

Kymos is hiring a Scientist in Chemical Analysis for our Quality Control department:

Position Description:

  • We offer a position in the Pharmaceutical Chemical Analysis Department as a Scientist responsible for the analysis of active ingredients and pharmaceutical specialties.
  • The role involves designing, supervising, and conducting studies on the development and validation of analytical methods for drug control, stability studies, quality control, etc. Analytical techniques employed include HPLC, GC, potentiometry, Karl Fisher, UV, dissolution testing, etc.
  • The work is conducted in compliance with GLP and GMP regulations.

Requirements

Profile of the required person:

  • We are seeking an individual with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Sciences (Analytical Orientation). A Master degree is highly valued.
  • The ideal candidate has some knowledge in HPLC, GC techniques, and have a basic understanding of an analytical development department.
  • Some experience in the development and validation of new analytical methods for quality control of pharmaceuticals is valued.
  • Previous experience in chemical analysis of active ingredients and pharmaceutical formulations in a Quality Control or Analytical Development department of a pharmaceutical or related company is preferred.
  • Experience working with GLP and GMP is required.
  • Minimum English language proficiency level: First Certificate.
  • Availability for morning shift (6pm-14pm).

If you join us, you will enjoy:

  • Working in a dynamic company with a highly qualified growing team
  • Professional development and collaborative environment and a culture of empowerment. 
  • Flexible Working Hours and intensive schedule on Friday.
  • Hybrid work, but mainly in the office.
  • Access to the employee benefits flexibility platform.
  • 23 vacation days per year plus 24th and 31th of December.
  • Fully stocked canteen and rooftop space (coffee, fruits, snacks, and beverages).
  • Our headquarters located in Cerdanyola del Vallés, an amazing place at the foothill of Collserola Park, the green lung of Barcelona, with our Rooftop terrace.

Kymos considers diversity and inclusion as key development priorities, with one of our main goals being to promote a culture that embraces differences and celebrates unique talents. For this reason, we are committed to equal opportunities for all people, regardless of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion or any other personal characteristic


  • Location: Barcelona (Spain)
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Working day: Full time
  • Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Discipline: Quality
  • Work modality: On site