Organic Analysis Scientist - NTA & AI-Driven MS Data

VITO; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VITO in Belgium is hiring a researcher specialized in organic analysis, NTA, and data management to advance LC/GC-MS workflows. You will develop methods, process complex data and contribute to environmental monitoring and policy-relevant research.

You join the GOAL laboratory, collaborating across teams to design experiments, validate methods and ensure reproducible workflows. A PhD and strong HRMS/suspect screening expertise are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry or related field with focus on organic analysis and chromatography.
• Hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS and HRMS in NTA and suspect screening.
• Experience in data management, processing and reproducible workflows.
• Ability to interpret complex chromatographic data and communicate findings.
• Familiarity with both LC-MS and GC methods and their complementarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and apply organic analytical methods for LC/GC-MS/NTA workflows.
• Implement data processing pipelines and integrate AI into analytical workflows.
• Lead experimental design, QA, interpretation and reporting in a results-driven team.
• Create reproducible NTA workflows across matrices and document methodologies.

Skills

LC-MS/MS

HRMS

NTA

Data processing

AI for analytics

Chromatography

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry

Tools

GC

LC

HRMS data analysis

Job description

VITO in Belgium is hiring a researcher specialized in organic analysis, NTA, and data management to advance LC/GC-MS workflows. You will develop methods, process complex data and contribute to environmental monitoring and policy-relevant research.

You join the GOAL laboratory, collaborating across teams to design experiments, validate methods and ensure reproducible workflows. A PhD and strong HRMS/suspect screening expertise are required.