Senior Operator Purification

Prothya Biosolutions Belgium BV; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour work week

End-of-year bonus

Holiday allowance

30 holidays per year

Personal development budget

Travel allowance

Pension PFZW

GMP-regulated environment

Job summary

Prothya Biosolutions Belgium BV is seeking a Senior Operator Purification PRE to lead purification activities in a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting. You will coordinate daily production tasks, operate equipment, document batches, and support QA and Engineering colleagues.

The role requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of GMP experience, with a focus on purification or downstream processing in the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years in a GMP-regulated production environment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical purification or downstream processing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs, deviations and batch documentation.
• Experience coaching and coordinating operators in production.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purification activities according to SOPs, GMP requirements and production planning.
• Operate production equipment and perform calculations for production activities.
• Monitor processes, identify deviations and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure accurate batch records, logbooks and GMP documentation.
• Perform quality checks, sampling and inspections for product quality.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Batch documentation

Quality procedures

Cross-department collaboration

Training/coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced GMP operator ready to take the next step in your career? As a Senior Operator Purification PRE, you play a key role in the production and purification of plasma-derived medicinal products. You combine hands-on production activities with coordinating daily operations, troubleshooting, coaching colleagues, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards.

Senior Operator Purification PRE

In this role, you help maintain a safe, efficient, and high-quality production process while contributing to continuous improvement within the department.

What will you do?

As Senior Operator Purification PRE, you will:

• Perform and coordinate purification activities across production processes according to SOPs, GMP requirements, and production planning.
• Prepare production processes, operate equipment, and perform calculations related to production activities.
• Monitor production processes, identify deviations, and troubleshoot technical or process-related issues.
• Ensure accurate completion of batch records, logbooks, production protocols, and GMP documentation.
• Perform quality checks, sampling, and inspections to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Train, coach, and support operators and new colleagues in production processes and GMP procedures.
• Coordinate daily production activities, assign tasks, and ensure production targets are achieved.
• Support validation, qualification, calibration, and internal inspection activities.
• Collaborate with QA, Engineering, Technical Support, and other production departments.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to a safe, clean, and well-organized working environment.

What do you bring?

• A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent level through education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated production environment.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in purification or downstream processing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs, deviations, batch documentation, and quality procedures.
• Experience operating production equipment, performing quality checks, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Experience coaching, training, or coordinating operators in a production environment.
• A structured, proactive, and quality-focused approach to work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with different departments.
• Good command of Dutch, as production documentation and procedures are written in Dutch.

What do we offer?

• A 40-hour work week in a semi-continuous (24/5) schedule, including morning, evening, and night shifts.
• A competitive gross monthly salary between €3,799.75 and €5,462.24.
• 8.33% end-of-year bonus and 8.33% holiday allowance.
• 30 holiday days per calendar year.
• €2,100 personal development budget every three years.
• Travel allowance from the first kilometer.
• Pension through Pensioenfonds Zorg & Welzijn (PFZW).
• A GMP-regulated production environment where you can develop your expertise, take on additional responsibilities, and contribute to the production of life‑saving plasma‑derived medicines.