Senior Laboratory Coordinator | Brussels

Senior Laboratory Coordinator | Brussels

Sr LABORATORY COORDINATOR in the R&D LABORATORY GROUP

Report to the R&D Laboratory Supervisor

To strengthen our Research and development team (R&D) we are looking for an autonomous and proactive individual to fill the position of: Sr LABORATORY COORDINATOR in the R&D LABORATORY GROUP.

As the Sr LABORATORY COORDINATOR in the R&D LABORATORY GROUP you will play a key role in supporting the routine activities of the R&D laboratory to ensure proper facilities, equipment, and stock management. For these activities you will work in collaboration with different internal and external stakeholders.

The R&D laboratory covers all process and analytical methods development aspects of the biologics drug substance manufactured by Prothya Biosolutions and focuses on:

• Developing new processes and improving current processes from early to late stage;
• Developing new analytical methods or applications;
• Providing process expertise and analytical method support;
• Providing deviation and investigation support through lab-scale experiments and/or analytical testing;
• Evaluating new technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In charge of the good maintenance and improvement of the current laboratory facilities level with respect to the company vision/strategy and legal EHS rules to support future project development projects.
• Define and maintain R&D master plans (maintenance, calibration, equipment replacement) to ensure readiness of laboratory.
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration and qualification of laboratory equipment.
• In charge of implementation and oversight of 5S in R&D laboratory.
• Ensure the proper data management in the R&D laboratory from equipment. In charge of documents related to equipment, facilities, 5S and stock.
• In charge of the ordering of material and consumable in order to ensure that the laboratory is already ready for all major business activities.
• Identify different suppliers for material and equipment and compare offers and technical specifications.
• Present and defend CAPEX requests at OPS and STEERCO meetings.

PROFIL

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar or comparable position or process development in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
• Strong organizational and task management skills.
• Capacity to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in French and/or Dutch and English.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and other relevant software.
• Familiarity with GxP guidelines and SOP writing.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Team player with a solution-oriented approach.
• Expertise in lean and 5S approach is an asset.

Benefits

Prothya Biosolutions offers long‑term career prospects and invests actively in on‑the‑job training.

In return for your performance, you shall receive a competitive salary, group and health insurance, meal vouchers, and eco‑cheques, as well as a Flex Reward Plan, which allows you to create a personalized budget from your salary components.

We also offer an attractive holiday system exceeding the legal holidays and one day of homeworking after a successful onboarding of 3 months.

We value mutual respect and diversity.