Analytical Scientist – HPLC & Biologics

Nalys; Waals-Brabant; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nalys is seeking an Analytical Scientist to join the physico-chemical analytical team for a leading biopharmaceutical company in Walloon Brabant, Belgium. You will conduct release and stability testing on biological products, focusing on reliable, well-documented results compliant with GMP, spending significant time at the bench running chromatography and electrophoresis methods on proteins and antibodies.

You will work with scientists and technicians, ensuring data integrity, deviations are

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's or Master's in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• Around 5 years of hands-on analytical experience in pharma/biotech.
• Strong expertise in HPLC/UHPLC, preferably for proteins/antibodies.
• Experience with capillary electrophoresis techniques (CGE, iCE).
• Good GMP knowledge in QC or lab environment.
• Familiar with LIMS and electronic lab systems.

Responsibilities

• Performing release and stability analyses on biological products using HPLC/UHPLC and CGE/iCE.
• Interpreting results and performing data verification.
• Documenting work in line with GMP and regulatory standards.
• Managing deviations and incidents and contributing to investigations.
• Reviewing and approving results in the LIMS.
• Organising daily laboratory activities with colleagues.
• Working with the digital tools of the laboratory.

Skills

French fluency

Team player

Organized

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related

Tools

HPLC/UHPLC

Capillary electrophoresis (CGE/iCE)

LIMS / ELab systems

Job description

Analytical Scientist – Biologics

Walloon Brabant, Belgium

About Nalys

Nalys is a growing consultancy company specialized in high-tech engineering and life sciences. Founded 15 years ago, we partner with leading organizations to deliver innovative solutions and expert support across a wide range of technical domains.

At Nalys, we believe in combining deep expertise with a human-centric approach — empowering our consultants to thrive and our clients to succeed.

Joining Nalys means becoming part of a collaborative, agile, and forward-thinking team that values excellence, innovation, and continuous growth.

Job Description

As an Analytical Scientist, you will join the physico-chemical analytical team of a leading biopharmaceutical company.

Your mission will be to carry out release and stability testing on biological products, making sure every result is reliable, well documented and GMP compliant.

This is a hands-on laboratory role. You will spend most of your time at the bench, running chromatography and electrophoresis methods on proteins and antibodies, interpreting data and taking part in investigations when something does not go as expected.

We're looking for an experienced analyst who masters HPLC in practice, enjoys rigorous lab work and likes being part of a skilled, close-knit team.

The Role & Responsibilities

Working within the physico-chemical team and in close collaboration with scientists and technicians, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing release and stability analyses on biological products, mainly by HPLC/UHPLC and capillary electrophoresis (CGE, iCE)
• Interpreting results and performing data verification
• Documenting your work in line with GMP and regulatory standards
• Managing deviations and incidents and contributing to investigations
• Reviewing and approving results in the LIMS
• Helping to organize daily laboratory activities with your colleagues
• Working with the digital tools of the laboratory.

Skills & Qualifications

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related field
• You have around 5 years of hands-on experience in an analytical laboratory in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• You have strong practical expertise in HPLC/UHPLC, ideally applied to proteins or antibodies
• You have experience with capillary electrophoresis techniques (CGE, iCE)
• You have a good knowledge of GMP in a QC or laboratory environment
• You are used to working with LIMS and electronic lab systems
• Experience with SEC, peptide or glycan mapping, polysorbate analysis or CAD detectors is a plus
• You are fluent in French and comfortable reading and writing in English
• You are organized, detail-oriented and a true team player.

The Recruitment Process

By applying for the "Analytical Scientist" position, you will go through the following steps in our recruitment process:

1. Olivia Braszko, TA Specialist, will analyze your resume and cover letter and schedule a first screening
2. You will have a second interview with one of our Technical Experts
3. The last interview will be with our Business Unit Director, Jimmy Rousseaux.

If you have any question regarding this position, feel free to contact directly our Talent Acquisition Specialist : [e-mail]