Msat Scientist

MSAT SCIENTIST
- Pharma- AntwerpWHAT IS OFFERED

We offer strong compensation packages that reward your abilities, hard work and resourcefulness in achieving success.

We reward you with competitive salaries and offer a strong package of additional legal benefits such as meal vouchers, eco vouchers, high health insurance (DKV) and group insurance. Depending on your seniority, a car may be provided.

We offer personalized training to help you grow in terms of
- What you like to do
- What you are good at
- Where and how you want to make an impact

ABOUT THE COMPANY

MindCapture is a talent company specializing in medical devices, pharma and engineering. As a consultant, you will have the opportunity to learn and sample diverse environments. Moreover, we offer personal and professional support, both from MindCapture and from our partner. For this project, we are working with a global market leader within the pharmaceutical industry.

You will enter a culture where ownership is an essential characteristic of every colleague. We want to excel today but also think about tomorrow and respond proactively. To achieve your work, we need each other, help each other, challenge each other and share knowledge.

The MSAT Scientist is a crucial member of the Analytical Science and Technology (AST) team within the Recombinant Mammalian Drug Substance (DS) function of the global Manufacturing Science, Analytics and Technology (MSAT) organisation. This function oversees the Life Cycle Management of mammalian cell culture-based DS processes across our partner’s biologics production network. Over the next 3-5 years, they will support the launch of more than 20 new products, including monoclonal and multi-specific antibodies, fusion proteins, antibody-drug conjugates, synthorins, and nanobodies.

As an MSAT Scientist, your responsibilities include:

- Supporting the design, development, improvement, and validation of existing analytical methods tailored to both existing and new production processes.
- Independently setting up experiments, conducting studies, and analyzing results.
- Generating scientific/technical study protocols and reports for documentation purposes.
- Maintaining, adjusting, and effectively communicating documentation and knowledge within the team.
- Monitoring ongoing methods, experiments, and analyses to ensure reliability, while gaining a comprehensive understanding of their effectiveness and efficiency through data trending.

REQUIRED COMPETENCES & SKILLS
- Ideally, you hold a PhD in Life Sciences or possess equivalent experience.
- You have experience with titer testing, SoloVPE testing, and other general assays. Prior experience in method validation is desirable.
- You exhibit an exceptional analytical problem-solving mindset, adept at handling multiple practical tasks concurrently and escalating issues when necessary.
- You demonstrate strong technical writing skills, capable of preparing detailed protocols and reports.
- Accuracy, results orientation, and a commitment to quality are integral to your approach.
- You possess the ability to critically analyse data, draw scientifically sound conclusions, and articulate them accurately.
- Thorough knowledge of cGMP regulations is essential, enabling you to translate legal requirements related to analytical methods into effective action plans.
- As a team player, you excel in communication and collaboration.
- You are adaptable, resilient to stress, receptive to change and innovation, and proficient at meeting deadlines.
- You are willing to adjust to shifting priorities and have a penchant for rapid learning.
- You are prepared to support small-scale studies, quality investigations, and MSAT-driven projects, both within the laboratory and as part of cross-functional teams.
- You are capable of independently formulating project plans and executing them efficiently.