Lab Responsible | Quality Control and Process Development

Mindcapture-; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

Group insurance

Company car with charging or fuel card

Net expense allowance

Job summary

MindCapture is seeking a Lab Responsible to oversee Quality Control and Process Development activities on site in Ghent. You will ensure compliant documentation, manage lab procedures, calibrations and stock, and collaborate with QC and development teams to optimise analytical workflows.

The role combines administrative oversight with hands-on laboratory support, offering a stable environment and opportunities to contribute to patient-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in a laboratory environment.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory operations, procedures and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to critically review scientific documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Structured, organized approach to task management in a lab setting.
• Experience with regulated quality systems (cGMP) is a plus.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Documentation Management: Maintain and update laboratory procedures within the document management system in collaboration with the responsible development manager.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels of chemicals, laboratory materials and consumables to ensure the continuous availability of essential supplies.
• Equipment Maintenance and Calibration: Monitor preventive maintenance and calibration activities for laboratory equipment, including balances, incubators and pipettes.
• Internal Equipment Testing: Perform internal preventive maintenance and calibration checks when required, ensuring accurate completion of associated documentation.
• Laboratory Preparation: Prepare culture media and basic laboratory solutions while maintaining complete and accurate preparation records.
• Documentation Review: Review development records and associated study documentation prepared by colleagues, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable procedures.
• Incoming Goods Inspection: Perform incoming goods inspections for the GMP Quality Control laboratory and ensure proper registration of ordered materials.
• Quality Compliance: Support the implementation and maintenance of laboratory quality procedures, contributing to compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Cross Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with Quality Control and Process Development management to coordinate activities, address operational needs and support laboratory efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Accuracy and precision

Quality systems knowledge

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Lab operations basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology

Job description

Jobs / Lab Responsible | Quality Control and Process Development

Lab Responsible | Quality Control and Process Development

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

Are you a detail oriented laboratory professional who enjoys combining quality oversight, documentation management and practical laboratory activities?

Our client, an innovative biotechnology organisation based in Ghent, is looking for a Lab Responsible to support its Quality Control (QC) and Process Development activities.

The organisation specialises in the development of biological products, including vaccines and other biotherapeutics. Its activities cover analytical development, process optimisation, GMP quality control testing and support for pharmaceutical manufacturing. In this role, you will contribute to maintaining laboratory compliance, ensuring accurate documentation and coordinating essential laboratory activities. You will work across both Quality Control and Process Development, combining administrative responsibilities with practical laboratory support. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a quality focused environment while collaborating closely with laboratory colleagues and management.

Key responsibilities

• Documentation Management: Maintain and update laboratory procedures within the document management system in collaboration with the responsible development manager.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels of chemicals, laboratory materials and consumables to ensure the continuous availability of essential supplies.
• Equipment Maintenance and Calibration: Monitor preventive maintenance and calibration activities for laboratory equipment, including balances, incubators and pipettes.
• Internal Equipment Testing: Perform internal preventive maintenance and calibration checks when required, ensuring accurate completion of associated documentation.
• Laboratory Preparation: Prepare culture media and basic laboratory solutions while maintaining complete and accurate preparation records.
• Documentation Review: Review development records and associated study documentation prepared by colleagues, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable procedures.
• Incoming Goods Inspection: Perform incoming goods inspections for the GMP Quality Control laboratory and ensure proper registration of ordered materials.
• Quality Compliance: Support the implementation and maintenance of laboratory quality procedures, contributing to compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Cross Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with Quality Control and Process Development management to coordinate activities, address operational needs and support laboratory efficiency.

Required competences & skills

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
• Professional Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in a laboratory environment.
• Laboratory Knowledge: Basic knowledge of laboratory operations, procedures and equipment, supported by practical laboratory experience.
• Documentation Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to critically review scientific documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Accuracy and Precision: Ability to perform tasks carefully and consistently while maintaining high standards of documentation quality.
• Independent Working: Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and work independently.
• Organisational Skills: Structured approach to task management with the flexibility to balance responsibilities across different laboratory activities.
• Quality Systems Knowledge: Experience working within a regulated quality management system, particularly in a cGMP environment, is a plus.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
  

Quality & Compliance Ghent Junior At MindCapture as consultant

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.

Job Contact – Talent & Business Team

Our Talent & Business Managers combine a deep understanding of our clients’ needs with a sharp eye for talent. Their focus is on creating meaningful and sustainable matches, always keeping both the role and the candidate in mind.

When a potential match is identified, one of our T&B colleagues may reach out to answer your questions, share additional context about the role and discuss possible next steps together, with clarity and transparency throughout the process.

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