R&D Scientist (Organic Chemistry) – Nitrosamines & LC-HRMS

Akkodis; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis Belgium is seeking a Scientist 3 in Research and Development (Organic Chemistry) for an international pharmaceutical client in Beerse. You will focus on nitrosamine quantification, develop analytical methods using LC-HRMS, and contribute to method validation and troubleshooting in a GMP environment.

The role requires a PhD in organic chemistry or a related field with several years of pharma R&D experience, strong MS skills, and fluency in English and Dutch for cross-functional

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in nitrosamines chemistry and analytical method development for trace impurities.
• Experience with LC-HRMS and high-resolution mass spectrometry techniques.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (ICH/EMA/FDA) and GMP requirements.
• Excellent English communication skills for global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support method development and feasibility studies for analytical methods quantifying nitrosamines in pharma products.
• Lead root-cause investigations related to nitrosamines across R&D projects.
• Develop and implement LC-HRMS-based analytical test methods for nitrosamines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to expand analytical capabilities.
• Maintain a safe, GMP-compliant laboratory environment.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

LC-HRMS

Analytical method development

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Tools

Triple Quadrupole MS

NMR

Chromatography

Job description

Akkodis Belgium is seeking a Scientist 3 in Research and Development (Organic Chemistry) for an international pharmaceutical client in Beerse. You will focus on nitrosamine quantification, develop analytical methods using LC-HRMS, and contribute to method validation and troubleshooting in a GMP environment.

The role requires a PhD in organic chemistry or a related field with several years of pharma R&D experience, strong MS skills, and fluency in English and Dutch for cross-functional