Job Description

We care about your future

E&O transitioned to a 62.5% employee-owned business (EOT) in 2024. This means that you can add value to the company's future by working hard at your job and learning new skills and enjoying the extra rewards.

An employee-owned business ensures long-term job security, transparency of organisational changes and everyone has a voice within our "One-Team" structure.

The managers and supervisors respect all the different job roles, skill levels, always demonstrating empathetic training and mentoring for all new starts and cross training of other employees for career progression.

Our professional "One-Team" culture encourages leadership and promotion from within, long-term job security and a great working environment.

E&O is continually improving productivity and efficiencies by investing in its staff, equipment, processes whilst meeting all governmental legislation around compliance of products and services.

Why are we telling you all of this?

E&O is very proud of its successful history in supplying laboratories with essential reagents for over 40 years. We are looking to attract more likeminded individuals who thrive working within a dynamic fast-moving environment whilst enjoy demonstrating a self-employed attitude.

Being an employee-owned business, a proportion of the company's profit is shared with all employees who have 12 months service, via a distribution biannual payment.

About the Role

As one of the UK's leading manufacturers of microbiological culture media, supplying the clinical, pharmaceutical, food, and environmental sectors globally. With over 40 years of expertise, cutting-edge GMP facilities, and a strong commitment to product quality and innovation, we are now looking to recruit a Development Chemist to join our Technical team.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a qualified chemist to take the lead on all chemistry-related activities within the business. You'll play a pivotal role in the development, optimisation, and analytical support of our diverse product range, ensuring it meets the highest quality. Working closely with both R&D and manufacturing teams, you'll provide essential expertise in formulation development, troubleshooting, and process improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the site's subject matter expert in chemistry Develop, refine, and troubleshoot formulations for dehydrated and prepared culture media Provide chemistry input into investigations, product improvements, and validation studies Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, QA, and Manufacturing Maintain accurate laboratory records, technical reports, and validation data Contribute to continuous improvement projects and technical investigations Ensure all work complies with GMP, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 standards

Requirements

Minimum BSc (Hons) degree in Chemistry or closely related field (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry) Relevant industry experience (e.g., pharma, biotech, diagnostics, chemical manufacturing) High level of initiative, organisation, and problem-solving ability Strong attention to detail, good laboratory practice (GLP), and accurate record-keeping skills A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Strong documentation, data interpretation, and communication skills

Desirable Skills

Experience of GMP or ISO 13485-regulated environments Knowledge of microbiological culture media or diagnostic product manufacturing Practical knowledge of CAPA, risk assessment, or process validation

What We Offer

The opportunity to build and lead the chemistry capability within a respected, growing, employee focussed organisation Competitive salary and benefits Supportive team environment, with autonomy and trust Investment in your professional development and growth
For more information, please see our website: www.eolabs.com

To apply please email your CV and covering letter to: hr@eolabs.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bonnybridge FK4 2HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Industry : 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person