Associate Scientist

**ABOUT US**

**Ardena**is a leading contract development organization for the pharmaceutical industry. We assist pharmaceutical companies, from virtual biotech to big pharma, in bringing their valued molecule(s) to the clinic and market. We provide a comprehensive and integrated portfolio of drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, logistics and bioanalytical services.

The** Ardena Group**is operating from five sites in Europe and one in US.

For the Ardena Business Unit **Drug Product Development and Manufacturing (DDM)**based in Ghent (Belgium), we are looking for an Associate Scientist - Clinical production.

**YOUR KEY ROLE**

The main role as Associate Scientist - Clinical Production is to actively take part in small-scale GMP manufacturing for new chemical entities and new treatments under the guidance of senior scientific staff. You will manufacture different pharmaceutical dosage forms such as capsules, tablets, granules, solutions, suspensions, gels, creams, ointments, etc.

Your main responsibility in the manufacturing process is to perform the manufacturing steps according to the GMP documentation and instructions to ensure the quality and the safety of the manufactured product, intended for clinical trials performed in the hospital on patients.

**YOUR PROFILE**
- Bachelor’s Degree in pharmaceutical laboratory techniques, pharmaceutical assistant or equivalent.
- You are eager to learn.
- You are quality minded and well-organized (e.g. documentation, etc.).
- You act according to our values (we CARE):

- You are **C**ommunicative: you are able to recognize and escalate relevant issues while being a team player and have an open mindset.
- You are **A**ccountable: you take initiative and responsibility for the projects you work on. You stay positive in all circumstances.
- You are **R**eliable: you have an eye for detail while working accurate & precise. You are able to keep accurate records and follow procedures. Routine does not scare you.
- You strive in **E**xcellence: you have a “Yes we can” mentality and are willing to learn new techniques and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good command of the English language (both written and verbal).

**WE OFFER**

An attractive and tailor-made remuneration package including extra-legal benefits such as:

- An attractive and progressive salary system including relevant extra-legal benefits (meal and eco vouchers, group + hospitalization insurance, allowance for daily commute, etc.)
- Flexible working hours
- 32 days holiday per year
- Ability to grow your skills in a dynamic and rapidly growing company with an international customer portfolio