For a pharmaceutical company in the Southeast of Antwerp we are looking for a MSAT Scientist Mass Spectrometry.
The MSAT Scientist will work in a team that develops and improves the manufacturing processes for biologic drugs.
Their main responsibilities include:
* Improving existing processes to make them more efficient and affordable.
* Transferring new technologies and manufacturing methods for new drugs to different production sites.
* Providing support to manufacturing and quality control teams for drugs already on the market.
This team is crucial for launching new biologic medicines and ensuring that the company's manufacturing is innovative and robust.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop, optimize, execute and/or transfer liquid-chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS) methods.
* Act as expert for analytical HPLC and mass spectrometry.
* Integrate characterization LC-MS data with process/product knowledge.
* End-to-end method responsibility, starting with method development and optimization up to method execution, data reporting and documentation.
* Experience with common analytical workflows (peptide mapping, release glycans) is a plus.
* Identification of improvements for existing methods to introduce new technology, increase method robustness, and reduce release cycle time.
* Investigational support for product and process, generation of scientific/technical study protocols and report. Impact assessment upon signification deviations in the analytical methods, production process and providing technical/scientific expertise.
* Support analytical activities for product characterization, transfer and process improvements for products in late development, next-generation, or commercial phase.
Requirements
* PhD or Master in Life Sciences with mass spectrometry experience - mandatory, or equivalent through relevant experience.
* Prior hands-on experience with LC-MS is a must.
* Experience with large molecule LC-MS data interpretation (at intact of peptide levels) is a plus.
* Good fundamental understanding of chromatography methods and mass spectrometry and can rely on this knowledge to accelerate projects and support troubleshooting. Prior hands-on experience with LC-MS troubleshooting is highly desired.
* At least 3 years of relevant experience in method development, validation, and investigation testing/support in an analytical function. This experience can be acquired as company or academic experience.
* Good understanding of GMP and the manufacturing and testing of biologics.
* Quality-oriented mindset.
* Fluent in writing and speaking in English and Dutch
* Flexible and willing to adapt to changing priorities and willing to learn at a rapid pace. You are willing to support small-scale studies, quality investigations and MSAT-driven projects both in the lab and as part of a cross-function team.
* Excellent analytical problem-solving mindset, you are accurate and have an eye for details
* Familiar with various statistical and data trending techniques.
* Strong communicator, who can connect, go into discussion, and find compromises with people in other departments or sites.
* Comfortable presenting/speaking in public.
* Good team player.
We offer you:
an attractive salary package and a contract with Randstad Professional
Your benefits as a consultant:
* Gross salary dependent on your personal situation
* Additional net allowance of €80 per month, on top of your net salary
* The possibility to opt for a company car (under conditions) with a fuel card (also for private use) or a mileage allowance
* Meal vouchers
* Ecocheques of €250 per year
* Holiday pay and a 13th month
* 12 extra days off per year
* Hospitalization insurance with DKV
* Pension savings
* In addition, we also offer numerous training courses, fun activities, opportunities for growth, etc., to guide you throughout your career.