Associate Scientist USP

You will contribute to USP (Upstream Processing) research projects for medicines. For these medicines, numerous experiments are carried out on a small scale, with the aim of supporting the production of these medicines and investigating improvements in this production process. You will support bioreactor runs with various cell lines and various products.

As such, you will be responsible for, among other things:

• USP activities on laboratory scale
• Performing supporting tasks for lab readiness, process transfer, and (analytical) method transfer
• Performing cell culture and analytical methods
• In the future, possibly supporting the introduction of new products
• Supporting the planning and execution of laboratory scale-down model establishment and satellite studies
• Optimizing USP processes, including supporting laboratory scale studies and analytical qualifications
• Accurately recording performed activities and their results. These can be presented during substantive team meetings.
• A working attitude where safety and quality are paramount in all activities
• Possible extra tasks, such as writing reports and digitalization.

This concerns a full-time on-site position.
In this position, it may occur a few times per quarter that a weekend shift must be performed.

• A completed education in biotechnology, microbiology, process technology, or life science (BSc with at least 3 years of experience or MSc with at least 1 year of experience)
• Affinity with laboratory work
• The ability to work independently
• Technical expertise with biologics drug substance upstream and downstream activities
• Experience with cell culture
• Experience with small-scale benchtop bioreactors
• Affinity with automation/digitalization is a plus
• Proven capacity to work as part of a team, but also on your own initiative
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Experience in or understanding of a GMP / regulated environment is a plus
• Organizational skills: the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and to recognize when an issue must be escalated.
• Familiarity with LEAN Six Sigma or DOE techniques for efficient working is a plus
• A good command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written

You are independent, eager to learn, flexible, and customer-oriented. You are also a team player and have a good eye for what needs to be done in the team. You see the tasks and take them up actively. You work very meticulously and you think in solutions instead of problems. Additionally, you want to use your knowledge in our growing organization to pursue improvements together with your colleagues. This also requires social and communication skills. You like to take responsibility for a collective result and timely delivery.

• A responsible position within the team;
• Space to share your ideas and input;
• Specialist training and opportunities for personal and professional development;
• 31 vacation days per year based on full-time employment, with the possibility to purchase 5 extra days;
• The possibility to make use of gross-net schemes for sports and the purchase of a bicycle;
• Access to an online platform for preventive mental health;
• A flexible start time between 07:00 and 09:00, depending on team planning and operational needs;
• A suitable salary and additional employment conditions.

Working at PSS offers you the personal approach of a medium-sized organization, with the broader network and structure of Eurofins as the parent company. In your work, you will regularly have contact with other companies and scientists within the Eurofins group, which ensures variety in your role. This also means that there may be growth opportunities, depending on your role, experience, and development.

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