MSAT Scientist Mass Spectrometry
Contracting – Antwerp
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.
Profile:
- 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.
- 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.
- English, fluent in writing and speaking
- Mostly Dutch speaking environment/team
Our offer ?
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to trainings in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way. You’re interested in this job? We kindly invite you to apply or send me your CV, [email protected]