Materials Science Lab Analyst

Pauwels Consulting; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pauwels Consulting seeks a Materials Science Lab Analyst to support development and manufacturing projects for a leading pharmaceutical client. The role involves specialized analytical activities, sample characterization, and method development across chemical and biological entities.

You will perform sample prep, analyses using optical/electron microscopy and spectroscopy (IR, Raman), and develop methods with laser diffraction. Documentation in ELN and instrument calibration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in (bio)chemistry, analytical chemistry, or materials science.
• 3+ years in a laboratory environment with analytical focus.
• Experience with optical microscopy and electron microscopy.
• Expertise in spectroscopy, specifically IR and Raman.
• Collaborative, meticulous, with rigorous adherence to procedures.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilités

• Perform analytical activities to support pharmaceutical development and manufacturing projects, including investigations and method development.
• Prepare samples for isolation and characterization of foreign particulate matter.
• Conduct analyses using optical microscopy, electron microscopy, and elemental analysis.
• Develop analytical methods using IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and laser diffraction.
• Interpret data within a materials science framework and document activities in an ELN.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and contribute to a material reference database.

Connaissances

Optical microscopy

Electron microscopy

IR spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy

Laser diffraction

Formation

Bachelor/Master in (bio)chemistry or analytical chemistry or materials science

Outils

ELN

Description du poste

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Materials Science Lab Analyst to support their development and manufacturing projects. This role involves performing specialized analytical activities and sample characterization for both chemical and biological entities.

• Perform analytical activities to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and development projects, including investigations and method development.
• Execute sample preparation for the isolation and characterization of foreign particulate matter.
• Conduct analyses using techniques such as optical microscopy, electron microscopy, and elemental analysis.
• Develop and apply analytical methods using IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and laser diffraction.
• Interpret experimental data within a materials science framework to understand structural and performance relationships.
• Document all laboratory activities in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and author technical reports.
• Ensure the maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation and contribute to a material reference database.

• You have a Bachelor or Master in (bio)chemistry, analytical chemistry, or materials science.
• You bring 3+ years of experience in a laboratory environment with a strong background in analytical activities.
• You have practical experience in optical microscopy and electron microscopy.
• You possess expertise in spectroscopy, specifically IR spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy.
• You are collaborative and meticulous with a high level of rigor and attention to procedures.
• You are fluent in English.

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Specific knowledge of analytical characterization techniques.