Associate ScientistLocation: Beerse, Belgium (On-site, 5 days per week)Type: Fixed-Term Contract until December 2026Sponsorship: Not availableI am looking for an Associate Scientist to join a laboratory based analytical development team supporting pharmaceutical product development. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of different projects and cross function teams.This role would suit someone with hands on analytical laboratory experience who enjoys practical lab work, problem-solving, and working with chromatography techniques in a regulated environment.At this time, this is a fixed term role until the end of the year.Key Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing using chromatography techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, LC and GC
- Support method development, optimisation and validation activities
- Generate, review and interpret analytical data
- Support development, release and stability studies
- Work closely with scientists and cross-functional project teams
- Follow GMP, quality and safety proceduresRequirements
- BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline
- 1-3 years experience working in an analytical laboratory environment
- Hands on experience with chromatography techniques (HPLC, UPLC, LC and/or GC)
- Fluent Dutch and English
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to laboratory workNice to Have
- GMP experience
- Experience with Empower, OpenLab or similar software
- Exposure to method development or validationWe're open to candidates from pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, CDMO, QC, analytical development or related laboratory environments.