MSAT Specialist - Belgium

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KPC International - Excellence from Concept to Completion

MSAT Scientist – Geel, Belgium

KPC International began operations in 2001, our team of Engineers and Scientists have helped our clients achieve project success all over the world within the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical space.

We specialise in Plant Facility Start-Up from Strategy and Planning to Execution, through to Operational Readiness. We are proud to support our clients in delivering their life changing products to patients.

We are looking forMSAT Scientist Engineer for the project based in Geel, Belgium, this is full-time one-year on-site contract position.

Main Duties Will Include

• Develop, execute and/or transfer liquid-chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS) methods.
• Act as expert for LC-MS and analytical HPLC.
• Integrate characterization LC-MS data with process/product knowledge.
• End-to-end method responsibility, starting with method development up to method validation and transfer into a quality control organization.
• Experience with common analytical workflows (peptide mapping, release glycans) is a plus.
• Identification of improvements for existing methods to introduce new technology, increase method robustness, and reduce release cycle time.
• Investigational support for product and process, generation of scientific/technical study protocols and report. Impact assessment upon signification deviations in the analytical methods, production process and providing technical/scientific expertise.
• Support analytical activities for product characterization, transfer and process improvements for products in late development, next-generation, or commercial phase.

Knowledge And Skills

• PhD or Master in Life Sciences or equivalent through relevant experience.
• Prior hands-on experience with LC-MS is highly desired.
• Experience with large molecule LC-MS data interpretation (at intact of peptide levels) is a plus.
• You have a good fundamental understanding of chromatography methods and can rely on this knowledge to accelerate projects and support troubleshooting. Prior hands-on experience with liquid chromatography and troubleshooting is highly desired.
• You have at least 3 years of relevant experience in method development, validation, and investigation testing/support in an analytical function. This experience can be acquired as company or academic experience.
• You have a good understanding of GMP and the manufacturing and testing of biologics.
• You have a quality-oriented mindset.
• You are fluent in writing and speaking in English.
• You are flexible and willing to adapt to changing priorities and willing to learn at a rapid pace. You are willing to support small-scale studies, quality investigations and MSAT-driven projects both in the lab and as part of a cross-function team.
• You have an excellent analytical problem-solving mindset, you are accurate and have an eye for details.
• You are familiar with various statistical and data trending techniques.
• You are a strong communicator, who can connect, go into discussion, and find compromises with people in other departments or sites.
• You feel comfortable presenting/speaking in public.
• You like to work in a team and consider yourself a good team player.

KPC -International offers an inclusive environment where you can broaden your experience, perspective and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. KPC – International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.