Scientist

MindCapture BV; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

DKV health insurance

Group insurance

Net expense allowance

Company car

Personalised training and development

Job summary

MindCapture BV is seeking an Analytical Method Development Scientist to advance analytical qPCR and ELISA methods for biopharma manufacturing. You will lead method transfers to production, ensure robust documentation and training, and drive method improvements in collaboration with R&D and QC teams.

The role combines hands-on lab work with data interpretation, DOE studies and compliance with cGMP. Fluent English is essential; Dutch is a plus. Full-time onsite in Geel, Belgium.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent.
• Strong qPCR and ELISA experience.
• Analytical method development, qualification and validation in biopharma.
• Good understanding of cGMP in analytics.
• DOE studies for method qualification/validation.
• Analytical and statistical data interpretation.
• Excellent scientific writing and reporting.
• Fluent English; Dutch knowledge is a plus.
• Full-time onsite in Geel, Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME in analytical qPCR and ELISA, esp. host cell impurity.
• Lead analytical method handovers from R&D to manufacturing support with training.
• Support transfer to Quality Control, including protocols and reporting.
• Design, develop, optimise and validate analytical methods for processes.
• Independently design experiments and execute analytical studies.
• Prepare high-quality protocols, documentation and study reports.
• Perform analytical data trending and method monitoring.
• Investigate deviations, identify root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Present results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for implementation across sites.

Skills

qPCR

ELISA

DOE

Method development

Statistics

Scientific writing

Project management

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

SDS-PAGE

Western blot

Southern blot

Northern blot

Job description

Are you an experienced Analytical Scientist with strong expertise in qPCR and ELISA? Are you passionate about analytical method development, validation and supporting the manufacturing of innovative biological therapies?

We are looking for an Analytical Method Development Scientist to join our client’s biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. In this fully onsite role, you will play a key part in developing, optimising and transferring analytical methods that ensure the quality, reliability and consistency of biological manufacturing processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands on laboratory work with scientific expertise while contributing to the development and manufacturing of advanced biological therapies.

What's offered?

Ready to grow your career and make real impact? Join MindCapture!

We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package (meal vouchers, eco vouchers, DKV health insurance, group insurance, net expense allowance, and a company car). You also get the opportunity to shape your future through personalised training and development.

At MindCapture, you choose what you love, build on your strengths, and make a difference where it matters most.

You will work as a MindCapture consultant for an international market leader in the pharma industry.

Job Description:

• Act as a subject matter expert in analytical qPCR and ELISA methods, particularly for host cell impurity analysis.
• Lead analytical method handovers from research and development to manufacturing support functions, ensuring thorough documentation, training and knowledge transfer.
• Support the transfer of validated qPCR and ELISA methods to Quality Control, including troubleshooting, preparation of transfer protocols and reporting.
• Design, develop, optimise and validate analytical methods for existing and new biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Independently design experiments and execute analytical studies to evaluate method performance and robustness.
• Prepare high quality scientific protocols, technical documentation and analytical study reports.
• Perform analytical data trending and method monitoring to ensure continued reliability and effectiveness.
• Investigate analytical deviations, identify root causes and propose scientifically sound corrective actions.
• Present analytical results, technical findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Support laboratory testing activities while contributing to analytical documentation and scientific data interpretation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful implementation of analytical methods across manufacturing and quality environments.

Requirements:

• PhD in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent expertise gained through relevant professional experience.
• Strong practical experience with qPCR and ELISA, preferably focused on host cell impurity analysis.
• Proven experience in analytical method development, qualification and validation within a biopharmaceutical environment.
• Excellent understanding of cGMP requirements and their application to analytical method development and validation.
• Experience designing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE) studies for analytical method qualification and validation.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills, including interpretation of complex datasets and analytical method performance parameters.
• Ability to independently plan, organise and execute scientific studies while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent scientific writing skills, including preparation of analytical protocols, validation documentation and technical reports.
• Strong problem solving capabilities with the ability to investigate analytical deviations and formulate scientifically justified conclusions.
• Willingness to combine practical laboratory activities with analytical data evaluation and documentation.
• Knowledge of protein characterisation techniques, including SDS PAGE and Western, Southern or Northern blotting, is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary scientific environment.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, with knowledge of Dutch.
• Available to work full time onsite in Geel, Belgium.

Are you ready to make a real difference in healthcare?

Join our dynamic team and help drive innovation in medical devices.

If MindCapture sees a potential fit, we’ll get in touch as soon as possible.

If you don’t hear from us within two weeks, it simply means that this particular position wasn’t the right match. In that case, we’ll gladly keep your profile in mind for future roles that could suit you better.