Scientist LC & GC (F/M/X)

MANTU GROUP SA; Belgique; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting in Belgium seeks an Associate Scientist to provide analytical support for new molecular entities, including small molecules and peptides. You will contribute to projects from clinical Phase 1 through registration, focusing on Reference Standard characterization, analytical method development, validation, release, and stability testing.

You will perform LC, IC, and GC analyses, develop fit-for-purpose methods, ensure GMP-compliant practices, and document results using

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field, or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience in LC, IC, GC including headspace and liquid injection for GC.
• Experience in analytical method development and validation is required.
• Experience with chromatography data systems (CDS), preferably Empower and/or OpenLab.
• General knowledge of cGMP requirements and experience in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience with or willingness to develop expertise in other analytical techniques such as water determination and titrations.
• High standards for experimental quality, data reliability, and accountability for results.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, adapt to changing needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses for Reference Standard characterization, with a focus on LC, IC, and GC, including headspace and liquid injection.
• Develop fit-for-purpose LC, IC, and GC methods to support accurate purity determination at low reporting thresholds.
• Support product and process characterization, method development, validation, release, and stability activities.
• Evaluate analytical results, draw relevant conclusions, and communicate findings to project stakeholders.
• Use chromatography data systems (CDS), such as Empower and/or OpenLab, to generate and document reliable data.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, safety standards, analytical methods, specifications, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Manage priorities effectively, take ownership of experimental work, and contribute independently and collaboratively to project activities.

Skills

LC analysis

IC analysis

GC analysis

Analytical method development

Analytical method validation

CDS Empower

CDS OpenLab

GMP compliance

Data integrity

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biochemistry

Bachelor’s degree with relevant lab experience

Tools

Empower

OpenLab

Job description

As an Associate Scientist, you will provide analytical support for new molecular entities, including small molecules and new modalities such as therapeutic peptides, conjugates, and oligonucleotides.

You will contribute to projects from clinical Phase 1 through registration, with a focus on Reference Standard characterization, analytical method development, validation, release, and stability testing.

Your Missions

• Perform analyses for Reference Standard characterization, with a focus on liquid chromatography (LC), ion chromatography (IC), and gas chromatography (GC), including headspace and liquid injection.

• Develop fit-for-purpose LC, IC, and/or GC methods to support accurate purity determination at low reporting thresholds.

• Support product and process characterization, method development, validation, release, and stability activities.

• Evaluate analytical results, draw relevant conclusions, and communicate findings to project stakeholders.

• Use chromatography data systems (CDS), such as Empower and/or OpenLab, to generate and document reliable data.

• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, safety standards, analytical methods, specifications, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

• Manage priorities effectively, take ownership of experimental work, and contribute independently and collaboratively to project activities.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field, or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant laboratory experience.

• Strong hands-on experience in liquid chromatography (LC), ion chromatography (IC), and/or gas chromatography (GC), including headspace and liquid injection for GC.

• Experience in analytical method development and validation is required.

• Experience with chromatography data systems (CDS), preferably Empower and/or OpenLab.

• General knowledge of cGMP requirements and experience working in a regulated laboratory environment.

• Experience with, or willingness to develop expertise in, other analytical characterization techniques such as water determination and titrations.

• High standards for experimental quality, data reliability, and accountability for results.

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, adapt to changing needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

What we offer

Joining Amaris isn’t about joining a company where you simply wait patiently for a vacancy to arise. It’s about becoming part of an environment where your performance directly drives your career progression.

In practical terms, here’s what this means for you on a daily basis:

• Projects worth your time18+ months on average, with major accounts (Orange, Sanofi, SNCF, CMA-CGM…) and the support of our internal Centers of Excellence. You get the depth, not just the breadth.
• Real management support 1manager for up to 18 consultants, structured project check-ins, and a direct line to HR every month through Express Yourself. Our teams average3.3 years of tenure— proof that we build something that lasts.
• A career that actually moves 70% of our managers started at entry level. Average age: 36. Here, trust comes before experience and merit drives progression — not seniority. Functional (4 areas of expertise) and geographic (60+ countries) mobility are actively encouraged.
• Innovation, in practice291 AI agents built in-house, 250+ training modules, Microsoft certifications fully funded. At Mantu, AI stands for Artificial Intelligence — and Augmented Impact.
• CSR with real targetsSBTi carbon reduction roadmap, 32% women in management (target: 34.3% by 2029), social engagement through We Care Together.
• Health insurance, remote work, meal vouchers, time savings account, referral bonus… We'll discuss the full benefits breakdown during our meetings.

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.