Job Title: Scientist (Material Characterisation and Investigations)
Location: On-site, Belgium (Antwerp)
Contract Period: Fixed term contract to the end of 2027
Company Overview:
Apsida Life Science has partnered with global healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high quality talent and innovative solutions to the Life Science industry. They operate a world class analytical department focused on the drug development domain and small molecule research.
The Opportunity:
* Lead the analytical identification of physical and chemical properties for novel materials.
* Utilize state-of-the-art instrumentation like SEM, XRD, and XPS to characterise microstructures.
* Conduct root cause failure investigations to deliver technical solutions for manufacturing challenges.
* Design and validate specialised characterisation protocols meeting strict material and regulatory standards.
* Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to translate data into impactful product improvements and stakeholder reports.
What Do You Need:
* Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical field.
* MUST SPEAK English and Dutch.
* +6 years experience in a similar role.
* Designing and validating innovative analytical test methods and specialised characterisation protocols.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on investigative "forensic" science regarding material behavior.
* The ability to explain deep technical findings to non-specialist team members.
* Familiarity with GMP guidelines and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ICH, EMA, FDA).
What You Will Get:
* Competitive salary
* Impactful work
* Work-life balance
If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Linda Goba at Apsida Life Science:
Email: Linda.goba@apsida.com
Website:
Phone: +44 (0) 744 134 2145
Apsida Life Science is a specialist recruitment business based in London (UK), Redhill (UK), Boston (USA) & Pretoria (South Africa) that is dedicated to delivering the best talent to the Life Science industry. We believe there is a gap in the market for a cost-effective, high-quality, and trusted recruitment service that puts the candidate journey at the heart of the recruitment process.