Laboratory Analyst - Physico-Chemistry

Quality Assistance; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Assistance in Belgium is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join an HPLC team, contributing to the quality and safety of medicines and to stability reports and certificates of analysis.

You will perform validated HPLC analyses, prepare samples, and conduct physico-chemical tests in a regulated environment; you will work with the Technical Leader and HPLC team, ensuring compliance with pharmacopoeial standards and EMA/FDA expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in a scientific field such as chemistry or agronomy.
• Hands-on experience or internship in HPLC in a regulated environment (GxP preferred).
• Knowledge of physico-chemical tests including KF and pH.

Responsibilities

• Performing HPLC analyses using validated methods.
• Preparing samples and conducting analyses using state-of-the art laboratory equipment.
• Carrying out physico-chemical tests such as Karl Fischer, UV spectroscopy, pH, osmolality, CCIT and particle counting.
• Writing stability reports and certificates of analysis.
• Applying pharmacopoeial requirements and regulatory standards in daily activities.
• Working closely with the Technical Leader and HPLC team.

Skills

HPLC experience

GxP/regulatory environment

Physico-chemical tests knowledge (KF,p

French language

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in chemistry or agronomy

Job description

Ready to make a difference? Here's what awaits you.

As a Laboratory Analyst in one of our HPLC teams, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of medicines that will improve patients’ lives worldwide. Working at the heart of drug development, you’ll contribute to projects from early stages through clinical and commercial phases, helping therapies reach those who need them faster.

• Performing HPLC analyses using validated methods
• Preparing samples and conducting analyses using state-of-the art laboratory equipment
• Carrying out physico-chemical tests such as Karl Fischer, UV spectroscopy, pH, osmolality, CCIT and particle counting
• Writing stability reports and certificates of analysis
• Applying pharmacopoeial requirements and regulatory standards in daily activities
• Working closely with the Technical Leader and HPLC team

Skills you'll need to bring

To succeed in this role, you'll demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s (or Master's) degree in a scientific field such as chemistry or agronomy, or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience or internship in HPLC in a regulated environment, (ideally, GxP)
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of physico-chemical tests including KF and pH
• Fluency in French
• English proficiency at A2–B1 level
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative mindset and ease working within a small scientific team

Our commitment to you

We believe your growth matters as much as your contribution. From day one, you’ll benefit from a tailored onboarding programme and continuous learning opportunities. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package with extra-legal benefits, plus a work culture that values respect and collaboration.

• Comprehensive training to boost your expertise
• Working conditions that ensures work-life balance
• Meaningful projects with public health impact

Who we are

And why it matters

We are a leading Belgian CRO based in Thuin, supporting pharmaceutical companies with analytical services that meet EMA and FDA standards. With 280 experts and cutting-edge technologies, we combine scientific excellence with human values to accelerate access to life-changing therapies.