Scientist MRI (M/W/X)

Amaris Consulting | Part of Mantu; Beerse; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Meal vouchers

Time savings account

Referral bonus

Job summary

Amaris Consulting, part of Mantu, is seeking a pharmaceutical material characterization specialist to develop and validate MRI methods and interpret imaging data across projects. You will contribute to investigations for the DPDS organization and collaborate with global teams on formulation and process insights.

The role emphasizes MRI-based characterization, basic NMR work, and maintaining high safety and regulatory standards in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with pre-clinical MRI instrumentation.
• Experience with interpreting imaging and spectroscopic data.
• Solid-state NMR experience is a plus.
• Academic background with MSc/PhD in a relevant field.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate MRI methods for pharmaceutical materials, formulations, and dosage forms.
• Establish MRI workflows complementary to CT for pharmaceutical applications.
• Translate imaging data into actionable formulation and process insights for project teams.
• Support cross-functional studies involving formulation development, analytical development, material science, and product performance.
• Build SOPs and data interpretation practices for MRI-based characterization.
• Perform basic solid-state NMR experiments as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with EH&S, GMP and safety requirements.

Skills

pre-clinical MRI

imaging interpretation

spectroscopy data

team collaboration

Education

MSc in physics, chemistry, or related

PhD is a plus

Job description

Job Description

Join our team and start a new adventure in an international and dynamic environment, where you will be able to fulfil your career expectations in a fast-growing organization.

You will join the Advanced Material Characterization and Investigations (AMCI) group within Amaris Consulting, contributing to advanced analytical characterization of pharmaceutical products and leading global analytical investigations for the commercial product portfolio and for the Discovery, Product Development & Supply (DPDS) organization.

Your missions

• Develop and validate MRI methods for pharmaceutical materials, formulations, and dosage forms
• Establish MRI workflows complementary to CT scan analysis for pharmaceutical applications such as water ingress, hydration kinetics, coating and capsule performance, device functionality, and sedimentation studies
• Translate imaging data into actionable formulation and process insights for project teams
• Support cross-functional studies involving formulation development, analytical development, material science, and product performance assessment
• Build internal expertise, standard operating procedures, and fit-for-purpose data interpretation practices for MRI-based characterization
• Perform basic solid-state NMR experiments as needed
• Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with all applicable environmental, health, regulatory requirements, GMP and safety regulations

Your profile

• Experience with pre-clinical MRI instrumentation
• Experience with interpreting imaging and spectroscopic data
• Experience with solid-state NMR is a plus
• Academic background: Master’s degree in physics, chemistry, or related field; Ph.D. is a plus
• English fluent
• You demonstrate strong scientific curiosity, proactivity, and ability to work collaboratively in a global environment

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 time

18+ 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

1 manager for up to 18 consultants, structured project check-ins, and a direct line to HR every month through Express Yourself. Our teams average 3.3 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 practice

291 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 targets

SBTi 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… Find the full benefits breakdown at our dedicated page.

Mantu 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.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting, part of Mantu is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

Recruitment Process

Brief Call

Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews

During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study

Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!