Associate Scientist: Biochemical Analysis R&D

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Associate Scientist: Biochemical Analysis R&D, East Flanders

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Eurofins

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

914eb0c28d52

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3

Posted:

06.03.2025

Expiry Date:

20.04.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

You will be part of an analytical R&D team responsible for conducting activities in support of process development and manufacturing of biologics (e.g. proteins). These activities are related to analytical method development and testing.

Function and main responsibilities

1. Develop and run accurately the analytical methods (UV, HPLC, LC-MS, SDS-PAGE, WB, ELISA) required to analyze the biological products in an R&D environment.
2. Operate and control instrument equipment adequately.
3. Provide and document adequately the test results after processing the analysis outcome data.
4. Your objectives and tasks are set according to a customer project plan managed by a project leader. You work under the supervision of an analytical team lead to whom you report in the first line.
5. Assist in writing data reports and method descriptions.
6. Assist in the continuous improvement of laboratory SOP’s.
7. You are also the system owner of at least 1 laboratory instrument.

Qualifications

1. A bachelor degree with scientific orientation, preferably in life sciences: (biomedical) laboratory techniques, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry or pharmacy or other related degree.
2. Freshly graduated or a few years work experience (0-3 years) in a biotech, pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
3. You like laboratory work and are willing to work in an R&D environment.
4. You have an analytical mindset and an elementary understanding of fundamental concepts in analytical chemistry.
5. Knowledge of techniques such as UV spectroscopy, HPLC, MS, SDS-PAGE, ELISA are an asset.
6. You can communicate (incl. writing) adequately in English.
7. Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment whereby direct two-way communication is key.
8. You are punctual, and have a critical eye for details.

Additional Information

1. Day to day variety in projects and analyses;
2. A wide range of new, state of the art, analytical techniques for you to master;
3. Personal development through learning on the job from experienced team members and additional external trainings;
4. A position with responsibility within a young and dynamic international pharmaceutical company, with room to grow;
5. A market oriented compensation, including laptop, lunch vouchers, commuting fee, hospitalization insurance, pension fund;
6. 32 holidays, with additional loyalty days;
7. Regular team activities organized by our EuroFun team.