Analytical Scientist

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client' site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, optimizing, qualifying, and deploying robust RP-U(H)PLC and SEC-U(H)PLC analytical methods for antigen content determination and characterization in drug substance samples. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biopharmaceutical development while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders’ teams. Key Responsibilities Method Development & Optimization Design and execute experiments for RP-U(H)PLC and SEC-U(H)PLC methods, including column and mobile phase screening, gradient optimization, and sample preparation. Fine-tune chromatographic parameters to ensure antigen integrity, recovery, and accurate quantification. Performance & Robustness Studies Assess method accuracy, precision, linearity, sensitivity, and specificity. Conduct robustness studies by varying critical parameters to establish operating ranges and control limits. Documentation & Reporting Draft comprehensive Method Development Reports (MDRs), protocols, and technical input documents. Generate raw data packages, summary reports, and interim progress presentations for project teams. Technical Transfer & Training Support initial routine testing, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer activities. Deliverables Final approved RP-U(H)PLC and SEC-U(H)PLC protocols and MDRs. Qualified methods ready for routine developmental and QC use. Training records confirming successful knowledge transfer. Comprehensive handover documentation and project summary reports.

Education: The candidate should hold at least a master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience with prior exposure to chromatographic method development (RP-U(H)PLC, SEC-U(H)PLC preferred). Skills: Strong technical expertise in chromatography and method optimization. Ability to analyse complex data sets and prepare clear documentation. Effective communication and presentation skills. Collaborative mindset with willingness to mentor and train colleagues. Language: Fluent English and French capabilities.

A full-time (40hours/week) Monday – Friday job. A Temporary contract of 1 year and after a positive evaluation this can change into a permanent contract. Flexible working hours. (Can start between 7:00 and 9:30 am) Place of work: between Rixensart and Gembloux Belguum. Work in a fast growing international organization. Meal Vouchers 8 Euro/Working Day. Eco-Cheques +/- 250 Euro/Year. DKV Hospitalization insurance. Additional 12 ADV days. A company well-being program targeting both mental and physical well-being. A fantastic team with monthly team lunches, fun teambuilding activities (laser tag, escape rooms, sports, etc.) and above all; a great collaborative international work environment Personal development through learning on the job and additional trainings. What Happens Next Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment center or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. Your data As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Closing Date We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.