Analytical Method Development Scientist

Mindcapture-; Geel; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Health insurance

Group insurance

Net expense allowance

Company car with charging or fuel card

Descrizione del lavoro

MindCapture is recruiting an Analytical Method Development Scientist for its Geel site. You will develop, optimise and validate analytical methods supporting mammalian cell culture and biological therapeutics, transferring methods across development, manufacturing and quality control.

Working in a collaborative environment, you will design experiments (DOE), interpret data, document results and ensure regulatory compliance, while contributing to patient safety and product quality onsite in Geel.

Competenze

• PhD in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent.
• Strong hands-on experience with qPCR and ELISA for host cell impurity analysis.
• Proven ability to develop, qualify and validate analytical methods in biopharma.
• Experience with regulatory expectations and cGMP compliance.
• DOE studies for analytical method qualification and validation.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of protein characterisation techniques a plus.
• Fluent English; Dutch language knowledge desirable; onsite in Geel.

Mansioni

• Act as SME in qPCR and ELISA for host cell impurity analysis.
• Design, develop, qualify and validate analytical methods for biopharma processes.
• Coordinate method handovers from R&D to manufacturing support functions.
• Support Quality Control with transfer protocols and reports.
• Independently design and execute analytical studies including DOE.
• Perform data trending and statistical evaluations of method performance.
• Investigate deviations and propose scientifically justified corrective actions.
• Prepare analytical protocols, validation docs and technical reports.
• Support laboratory testing and implement methods on site in Geel.
• Communicate findings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Conoscenze

qPCR/ELISA

Analytical method development

Regulatory knowledge (cGMP)

Design of Experiments

Statistical data analysis

Scientific documentation

Independent working

Protein characterisation (SDS-PAGE/WB)

English & Dutch communication

Formazione

PhD in Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Biotechnology

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobs / Analytical Method Development Scientist

At MindCapture you are not just starting a new role. You are joining a community that invests in your development and gives you the opportunity to grow in a meaningful technical career within healthcare.

You can count on:

• A competitive salary with a full benefits package including meal vouchers, eco vouchers, health insurance, group insurance, net expense allowance and a company car with charging or fuel card
• Personal growth support with tailored training and clear career development
• A stable environment where your technical skills directly contribute to improved patient care
• The chance to work with high tech diagnostic systems at top tier healthcare institutions
• A warm and collaborative culture focused on trust, ownership and long term impact

Our client is looking for an Analytical Method Development Scientist to strengthen its analytical development activities at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Geel. In this role, you will develop, optimise and validate analytical methods supporting mammalian cell culture processes and biological therapeutics. You will play a key role in transferring analytical methods between development, manufacturing and quality control environments, ensuring their robustness, reliability and regulatory compliance. Working in a collaborative scientific environment, you will combine practical laboratory activities with analytical data interpretation, technical documentation and scientific problem solving.

Key responsibilities

• Analytical expertise: Act as a subject matter expert in qPCR and ELISA methods, particularly for host cell impurity analysis.
• Method development: Design, develop, optimise and validate analytical methods for existing and new biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Method transfer: Coordinate analytical method handovers from research and development to manufacturing support functions, ensuring effective documentation, training and knowledge transfer.
• Quality Control support: Guide the transfer of validated analytical methods to Quality Control, including troubleshooting and preparation of transfer protocols and reports.
• Experimental design: Independently design and execute analytical studies, including Design of Experiments (DOE), to assess method performance and robustness.
• Data analysis: Perform analytical data trending, statistical evaluations and method performance monitoring to ensure continued reliability.
• Deviation investigations: Investigate analytical deviations, identify root causes and develop scientifically justified corrective actions.
• Scientific documentation: Prepare comprehensive analytical protocols, validation documentation, technical reports and scientific conclusions.
• Laboratory activities: Support practical laboratory testing and contribute to the successful implementation of analytical methods.
• Scientific collaboration: Communicate analytical findings, present study results and collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Required competences & skills

• Educational background: PhD in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or an equivalent qualification through relevant professional experience.
• qPCR and ELISA expertise: Strong practical experience with qPCR and ELISA methods, particularly for host cell impurity analysis.
• Analytical method development: Proven experience developing, qualifying and validating analytical methods within a biopharmaceutical environment.
• Regulatory knowledge: Excellent understanding of cGMP requirements and the ability to translate regulatory expectations into practical analytical activities.
• Experimental design: Experience designing and executing DOE studies for analytical method qualification and validation.
• Statistical analysis: Ability to perform statistical evaluations, interpret analytical method performance parameters and critically assess complex datasets.
• Scientific documentation: Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing analytical protocols, validation reports and scientific documentation.
• Independent working: Ability to plan and execute analytical studies independently, manage multiple priorities and formulate scientifically sound conclusions.
• Protein characterisation: Knowledge of SDS PAGE, Western blotting, Southern blotting or Northern blotting is a plus.
• Communication and languages: Excellent communication skills, fluency in written and spoken English and knowledge of Dutch. Willingness to combine laboratory activities with analytical desk work and work full time onsite in Geel.

R&D Geel Medior At MindCapture as consultant

About this application

This opportunity is offered through MindCapture as a consultancy role with strong day to day ownership. You will be placed on site with our client.

MindCapture supports you throughout your assignment with clear onboarding, regular follow up and access to learning opportunities. You will have a dedicated point of contact, transparent communication and support to help you deliver impact in a structured way.

We know timing is everything. If you don’t see a role that fits you right now, we still want to hear from you. Our consultants are always looking for talent, sometimes before the job even goes live.