Solid State & Non-Chromatographic Analytical TechnologiesScientist
Antwerp – contracting Your responsibilities?
Act as SME for non-chromatographic analytical technologies and provide scientific oversight
Maintain daily contact with the supervisors of non-chromatographic release and IPC labs to ensure optimal support for testing laboratories.
Drive complex scientific / quality investigations in your field in a cross-functional team and facilitate related remediation plans (e.g., CAPA plan).
Liaise with relevant partner organizations, such as QA, chemical production, R&D, CMC RA and build a network of contacts to support troubleshooting.
Drive systematic changes in QC non-chromatographic area, create and assess change controls, facilitate implementation plan.
Independently prepare, finalize, and/or review GMP procedures applicable to non-chromatographic laboratories of the QC.
Develop fit-for-purpose standards and guidelines applicable to the QC analytical laboratory to achieve both scientific excellence and regulatory compliance in a commercial QC environment where New Product Introduction is in strategic focus.
Drive the local implementation of best practices in the non-chromatographic area by having fit-for-purpose guidelines in place and by creating classroom / hands-on training opportunities.
Ensure scientific coaching of laboratory staff on technical and scientific matters in your field.
Monitor local practices in the lab, challenge status quo and ensure continuous improvement in alignment with latest industry trends, regulatory expectations and global practices.
Participate in global and local working groups to facilitate the implementation of state-of-art methodologies in your field (e.g., PAT, RTRT).
Promote quality awareness and proper adherence to GMP.
Provide support regarding equipment deviations and coordinate with the equipment management group for supplier contacts.
Explore, evaluate, and introduce new equipment and new analytical technologies in your field to ensure the laboratory evolves with increasing quality requirements and standards, while maintaining personal scientific expertise.
Drive and represent the QC in analytical lifecycle management initiatives for the legacy portfolio.
Drive analytical method transfer activities for non-chromatographic methods to and from the QC laboratories.
Act as system owner for an extensive laboratory instrument park. As system owner, verify that all training requirements are met before granting users access to equipment.
Maintain GMP standards to ensure continuous compliance with current requirements.
Participate in global compendial vigilance & compliance process by review compendial updates for “General Chapters” of EP, USP, JP, ChP, IP, and BP and by facilitating their fit-for-purpose local implementation.
Ensure inspection readiness of non-chromatographic laboratories of the QC and act as spokesperson during authority inspections.
Your profile?
Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field (PhD preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience in small molecule analytical CMC (R&D, MSaT, industrialization)
Experience in late-stage development and API industrialization
Experience across different phases of pharmaceutical development is a plus
Fluent in English & Dutch
Up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical product release, stability testing, analytical method validation, analytical method transfer and compendial method verification as per current regulatory standards.
In-depth understanding of cGMP principles and relevant regulatory guidelines in the analytical area, such as ICH Q1, Q2, Q3/A,C,D, Q7, Q14, M7 relevant USP and Ph. Eur. chapters.
In-depth understanding of QbD, Quality Risk Management and lifecycle management principles, and relevant regulatory framework, such as ICH Q8, Q9, Q10, Q11, Q12.
In-depth scientific familiarity with the typical non-chromatographic analytical technologies occurring in small-molecule API synthesis, such as solid-state techniques (e.g., particle size distribution by laser diffraction, XRPD), titrations (water determination by KF, potentiometric titrations), IR spectroscopy, UV spectroscopy, Raman, AAS, ICP-OES/MS.
Familiarity with chemometrics, multivariate experimentation and modelling.
Hands-on experience with PAT and RTRT is an advantage.
Understanding of the principles of risk-based small-molecule process control strategy development, specification management (ICH Q6) and impurity management (ICH Q3 group of guidelines, ICH M7, latest regulatory standpoint on nitrosamines).
Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment, handle multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Ability to work across organizational boundaries through influencing, negotiation and partnering. Negotiation, communication, and presentation skills across all levels of the organization are important.
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.
Jouw verantwoordelijkheden? De Batch Doc reviewer is verantwoordelijk voor het kwalitatief, nauwkeurig,efficiënt, volgens instructies en binnen de correcte aflevertijd nakijken van batchdocumentatie voor klinische studiemedicatie.
• Als batch doc reviewer in de verpakkingsafdeling zal je ingezet wordenin dagshift. • Je kijkt na dat alle interventies en handelingen, uitgevoerd door operatoren zijngedocumenteerd in de batch documenten. Hierna worden deze batchdocumenten ter review aangeboden aan QA. • Indien nodig, zal je mee ingezet worden om eventuele afwijkingen teonderzoeken, opvolgen en te documenteren in het Trackwise systeem. • Je helpt mee met de klachtenbehandeling van interne en externe partijen. • Alle activiteiten dienen volgens SOP en GMP richtlijnen uitgevoerd te worden.
Wie ben je? • Kennis van cGMP • In staat om praktijkgericht te denken in kader van kwaliteit & veiligheid. • Flexibel met een gevoel van urgentie. • Een goede team player met gepaste communicatie en in staat om metverschillende profielen en afdelingen samen te werken (e.g.planning, QA, batchdoc&label group, teamleads, operators,engineering and technical services.) • Bij voorkeur heb je ervaring met klinische verpakking en structuren • Zeer grondige kennis van GMP en goede documentatie richtlijnen • Professionele kennis inzake veiligheid, hygiëne en milieureglementeringen • Je bent gebonden aan vastgelegde processen en procedures • Je doet beroep op de leidinggevende bij escalatie van problemen
Wat kan je verwachten? Je komt terecht in een internationale en innovatieve werkomgeving waar veiligheid, kwaliteit en samenwerking centraal staan. Je ontvangt een competitief loonpakket en uitgebreide extralegale voordelen, met volop kansen om je technische kennis verder te ontwikkelen en bij te dragen aan uitdagende projecten.
Verantwoordelijk voor project engineering activiteiten rond fillingequipment (filling lines, isolators, e-beams, washers, tunnels en/of cappers).
Technische input leveren binnen projectteams, met focus op installatie, technologie of procesimplementatie.
Opstellen en reviewen van technische specificaties (EDS, P&ID’s, elektrische schema’s) samen met SME’s.
Toepassen van engineering standaarden en afstemmen met de lead engineer tijdens design, constructie en implementatie.
Opvolgen van constructie, installatie en functioneren van het equipment om conformiteit met de specificaties te garanderen.
Toepassen van project management best practices: planning, budgetcontrole, issue- en risicomanagement, rapportering en stakeholdermanagement.
Toezicht houden op externe contractors voor constructie, installatie of testing.
Verantwoordelijk voor overdracht naar operations, inclusief volledige projectdocumentatie en project close-out.
Opvolgen van start-up resultaten en garanderen dat de deliverables behaald zijn.
Correcte documentatie van constructie, verificatie en validatie in het projectdossier verzekeren.
Opstellen en uitvoeren van engineering tests, verificatie- en validatieprotocollen.
Coördineren van goedkeuringen met SME’s en system owners.
Anomalieën onderzoeken en oplossen (deviations, CAPA’s, risk assessments) en zorgen voor cGMP-conforme documentatie.
Profiel
Master of Bachelor in engineering of gelijkwaardig door ervaring.
Ervaring met fillingequipment of procesinstallaties in farmaceutische productie (steriele omgeving is een plus).
Ervaring met testing, verificatie en validatie van equipment.
Sterke technische en operationele kennis van installaties en compliancevereisten.
Ervaring met het opstellen van technische specificaties en projectdocumentatie.
Bekend met cGMP en kwaliteitsprocessen.
Ervaring met projectmanagement (planning, budget, stakeholders).
Hands-on mentaliteit en oog voor detail.
Sterke communicatieve vaardigheden in Nederlands en Engels.
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]
Scientist – Advanced Material Characterization and Investigations (AMCI) Contracting – Antwerp
Job Description As a Scientist, you will be part of the Advanced Material Characterization and Investigations (AMCI) group within the Analytical Development department. You will work in an international team of experts focused on advanced analytical characterization of pharmaceutical products and conducting analytical investigations within a global R&D context. You will join the Advanced Molecular Analysis (AMA) team, which specializes in structure elucidation using high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), trace analysis, polymer characterization, and the analysis of complex molecules such as peptides and oligonucleotides. We are looking for a motivated chemist with experience in nitrosamine analysis. You will develop and implement innovative analytical methods, with a strong focus on chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Your Responsibilities
Develop and optimize analytical methods for the quantification of nitrosamines in pharmaceutical products, in compliance with applicable guidelines and quality standards
Perform in-depth root cause analyses with a focus on chemical reactivity
Collaborate closely with internal experts and multidisciplinary teams
Initiate and maintain collaborations with universities and research institutions
Ensure a safe working environment in accordance with EHS, GMP, and other regulatory requirements
Your Profile Education and Experience
PhD in analytical or organic chemistry, or a master’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience
Experience with nitrosamine determination is a strong asset
Solid expertise in mass spectrometry (Triple Quad, HRMS) is required
Familiarity with chromatographic method development is preferred
Knowledge of GMP and regulatory guidelines (ICH, EMA, FDA) is a plus
Fluent in English, both spoken and written
Personal Competencies
Eager to learn, scientifically curious, and able to work independently
Proactive and creative mindset
Strong collaboration skills in an international team environment
Result-oriented and detail-focused
Flexible, stress-resistant, and with a strong sense of responsibility
Our offer Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as a consultant with an attractive salary package and access to training in both technical skills and soft skills. We are your career partner every step of the way. Are you interested in this position? Send an email to [email protected]. We warmly invite you to apply.
