Analytical Scientist
To strengthen our Analytical Sciences for our client, we are looking for an Analytical Scientist with a strong experience in analytical development, process support and at least hyphenated analytical techniques (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance – NMR). The position is based in our Characterization and Material Sciences department on their site in Braine l’Alleud, Belgium.
In this role, you will contribute to the end-to-end analytical development of our small molecule and peptide portfolio, from preclinical through to the launch and the lifecycle of our marketed products.
The Responsibilities
- Ensuring day to day NMR analysis.
- Ensuring release and stability testing of API, standards, and clinical batches from Phase I to Phase III.
- Ensuring release testing of raw materials, starting materials, degradation products and intermediate of synthesis.
- Developing and validating fit-for-purpose of analytical methods according to aQbD principles (risk assessment, DoE, modelling) for APIs, Drug Products and In Process Control (IPC).
- Transferring analytical methods to CDMOs, QC and manufacturing units and participating in their lifecycle management.
- Providing high quality documentation of all technical work performed in the laboratory.
- Actively participating to project meetings as well as internal scientific meetings.
- Participating to the implementation of new state-of-the-art analytical methodologies and process improvements including bibliographic survey, technical scouting, and innovative methodological evaluation
Education Experience and Skills Required
- This position requires a bachelor/master’s degree with at least 2 years’ experience (e.g. Analytical Chemistry) in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
- Competence and autonomy in analytical development with NMR spectrometers.
- Basic knowledge of NMR is highly recommended.
- Key areas of expertise are the following:
- Experience in NMR for characterization, quantification, and structural identification of compounds.
- Experience in the development of analytical methods for small molecules and/or peptides.
- Understanding of regulatory, GMP and safety environments
- Experience using Bruker instruments and knowledge of Topspin/MestReNova is a plus.
- Knowledge of organic chemistry to facilitate the interpretation of spectroscopy results is a plus.
- Knowledge of the other characterization techniques (MS / IR / NIR / …)
- Key skills are the following:
- Able to work and respect the procedures in a regulated environment including good practices and HSE.
- Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in French and/or English.
- Team player, highly motivated with a strong client orientation.
- Demonstrated motivation for laboratory work and hands-on experience with analytical instruments.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization in different technical areas.
- Be able to find autonomously technical solutions and activate all appropriate internal /external experts to solve the issue.
- Be able to efficiently translate the data collected into knowledge that meets the needs of the project.
- Must be able to manage scientific tasks independently to meet deadlines within given challenging timelines.
Our Offer
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as a consultant with an attractive salary package and access to training in both technical and non-technical skills. We'll be your career partner every step of the way.
