Scientist Mass Spectrometry

Anacura; Evergem; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike lease program

Flexible working hours

Healthy lunch

Fringe benefits

Green work environment

Pleasant fun club

Job summary

Anacura is a family-owned healthcare research organization near Ghent. We seek a Scientist Mass Spectrometry to develop LC-MS methods, operate HRMS instruments and deliver high-quality data for a diverse client base. You will collaborate across teams, maintain compliance with GMP standards, and contribute to scientific conferences.

You will be part of a dynamic group offering autonomy, growth opportunities, and a competitive package, including fringe benefits and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• PhD (or Master equivalent) with strong MS focus.
• Extensive hands-on LC-MS operation and troubleshooting on high-res platforms.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving; systematic root-cause approach.
• Experience with RP-LC, HILIC or nanoflow LC is a plus.
• Ability to meet high quality/regulatory standards in a dynamic lab.
• Excellent organization and English communication; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex LC-MS/MS methods for small molecules, proteins or oligonucleotides.
• Operate and maintain LC-MS/MS and HRMS instrumentation, with routine checks and calibration.
• Provide SME input on Mass Spectrometry and transfer of new workflows.
• Ensure GMP/data integrity compliance and deliver high-quality data/reports.
• Interact with clients to discuss scientific aspects and represent the company at conferences.

Skills

LC-MS operation

Mass spectrometry

Troubleshooting

Analytical reasoning

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

English communication

Education

PhD in Mass Spectrometry

Master's degree in science

Tools

HRMS instruments

LC-MS/MS systems

Mass spectrometry software

Job description

Anacura, a family-owned, growing center of excellence in healthcare with over 300 employees consists of 4 independent business units: Labo Nuytinck, active in medical analytics and Anabiotec, OHMX.bio and Discovery Studio, active in drug development. The labs have their main activities in a state-of-art building in a green surrounding near Ghent, Belgium.

Anabiotec provides analytical services for characterization, assay development and quality assessment of novel and established medicines, ranging from synthetic molecules and biologics, to cell & gene therapies. With more than 25 years of experience we contribute to these medicines of tomorrow by helping our customers to accelerate their drug development journey. We support startups, biotech as well as large pharma companies worldwide from pre-clinical drug development, through clinical phases I, II, III all the way to commercialised treatments. We take proud in our flexibility, diligence and science thereby operating as an extension of our clients with tailored solutions and pro-active, science driven advice. To achieve all this, Anabiotec is set-up as a workspace with open doors where all our employees are encouraged to continuously improve & grow and are welcomed to actively contribute to the goals of Anabiotec.

Scientist Mass Spectrometry

Roles and responsibilities

• As an analytical scientist, you are involved in the (bio)-pharmaceutical drug development process of our clients.
• You are responsible for the development of complex LC-MS/MS methods for small molecules, proteins and/or oligonucleotides.
• Operate and maintain LC-MS/MS and HRMS instrumentation, including routine performance checks, calibration and (basic) troubleshooting.
• You act as a subject matter expert (SME) on Mass Spectrometry.
• Support the introduction, qualification and transfer of new MS technologies and analytical workflows.
• Support lab operations in full compliance with GMP and data integrity standards.
• You deliver data and reports according to high scientific and quality standards.
• You interact with our clients to discuss scientific aspects.
• You represent Anabiotec/Anacura on scientific conferences.

Skils and qualifications

• PhD (or Master equivalent by experience) in a scientific field with a strong (technical) focus on mass spectrometry.
• Extensive hands-on experience with LC-MS operation and troubleshooting on high resolution mass spectrometry platforms (ideally combined triple quad MS platforms) is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on complex analytical investigations, using a systematic root-cause approach to distinguish LC-, MS-, sample- and method-related issues.
• Experience with a variety of chromatographic separations (e.g. RP-LC, HILIC) and/or nanoflow liquid chromatography is an additional asset.
• Capable of working to the highest quality standards required to support development, qualification and validation of LC-MS based methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic laboratory environment to project timelines.
• Ability to work in a team to respond quickly and reliably to customer needs.
• Knowledge of the latest regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Excellent organization and communication skills in English. Knowledge of Dutch is an asset.

Offer

• You will be part of the Anacura group, a family owned, long term focused and ambitious laboratory organization.
• You will join a dynamic team and have a position with autonomy and responsibility with opportunities to take initiatives to support further growth.
• You will be offered a competitive salary with fringe benefits, a green work environment and the possibility to join our bike lease program, flexible working hours, a healthy lunch and a pleasant fun club.
• You are stimulated in your personal growth; we build on your talents in accordance with our ambitions.