Job Description
1. Participate in method transfers (formulation, drug product, and analytical as applicable).
2. Attend team meetings; present data and provide technical input as required.
3. Draft, review and execute protocols or contribute to protocol drafting in discussion with the team.
4. Plan experimental work: define timelines, prepare calculation sheets, and coordinate material ordering.
5. Execute or supervise experiments according to protocol and ALCOA, including hands-on work with formulation process technologies such as sterile filtration, aseptic formulation, filling operations, and lyophilization.
6. Perform or support analytical testing using techniques including reverse-phase U(H)PLC, size-exclusion chromatography, dynamic and static light scattering, gel-based analyses (Western Blot, SDS-PAGE), total protein content determination (DOC-TCA Lowry), and antigenicity assays (ELISA, Octet).
7. Coordinate designated work packages, ensuring timely execution and collaboration with DP team members and support departments (e.g., ARD, process operations).
8. Dispatch samples to Analytical Research & Development (ARD) when relevant and jointly analyze results with the Principal Scientist and other stakeholders.
9. Record and report data in the electronic lab notebook (CDW) and required repositories in the expected formats.
10. Participate in troubleshooting/brainstorming sessions and iterate experimental plans as needed.
11. Prepare, compile and maintain execution-related documentation (batch records, CDW entries, reports, etc.).
12. Support lab housekeeping and safe working practices.
Qualifications
13. Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
14. At least 1 to 3 years of experience as associate scientist.
15. Experience in Drug product process technologies is a must.
16. Experience in analytical testing related to purification follow-up is a plus (UPLC, Morphology, Size distribution, Protein content, Gel analysis, …)
17. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a small, dedicated team.
18. Proficiency in English and French communication, both written and spoken, is essential.
Additional Information
19. A full-time (40hours/week) Monday – Friday job.
20. A Permanent contract with flexible working hours. (Can start between 7:00 and 9:30am)
21. Place of work: Rixensart.
22. Get to work with an international team.
23. Meal Vouchers 8 Euro/Working Day.
24. Eco-Cheques +/- 250 Euro/Year.
25. DKV Hospitalization insurance.
26. Additional 12 ADV days.
27. A company well-being program targeting both mental and physical well-being.
28. Access to Payflip- an innovative app that helps you take control and optimize your paycheck.
29. A platform to consult dermatologists for any skin-related concerns.
30. A fantastic team with monthly team lunches, fun teambuilding activities (laser tag, escape rooms, sports, etc.) and above all; a great collaborative international work environment.
31. Personal development through learning on the job and additional trainings.