MSAT Process Engineer ref 4032

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Are you a driven scientist who wants to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing? As an MSAT Specialist, you will play a key role in the scale-up, improvement, and monitoring of biological manufacturing processes for our client in Geel. In this role, you will bring innovative therapies from ...

the drawing board to the patient by leading process optimization and seamless technology transfers. You combine in-depth scientific expertise with practical applications in cell culture or purification. Together with multidisciplinary teams and the laboratory, you ensure that both new and existing manufacturing processes run robustly, cost-effectively, and in compliance with the strictest quality standards.

Do you have any questions about this position? Please feel free to contact Geert Dams. He is happy to assist you at 0499 530 998 or [email protected]. We look forward to your response.

Are you a driven scientist who wants to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing? As an MSAT Specialist, you will play a key role in the scale-up, improvement, and monitoring of biological manufacturing processes for our client in Geel. In this role, you will bring innovative therapies from the drawing board to the patient by leading process optimization and seamless technology transfers. You combine in-depth scientific expertise with practical applications in cell culture or purification. Together with multidisciplinary teams and the laboratory, you ensure that both new and existing manufacturing processes run robustly, cost-effectively, and in compliance with the strictest quality standards.

• key responsibilities

  • Technology Transfer: Facilitate the transfer of new drug substance manufacturing processes from R&D laboratories to large-scale GMP manufacturing facilities.
  • Documentation & Qualification: Ensure documentation readiness (e.g., fit-gap analyses, process control strategies, batch sheets, and sampling plans) and provide support during process performance qualification (PPQ).
  • Process Optimization: Identify and lead initiatives to increase process yield and robustness, and compile supporting data packages for manufacturing implementation.
  • Monitoring & Deviations: Monitor commercial processes via data trending, draft scientific protocols and reports for process changes, and conduct impact assessments for manufacturing deviations.

• experience

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• qualification

  • Education & Experience: Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years OR a PhD with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in process development or an MSAT environment within Life Sciences.
  • Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture or purification processes at laboratory and/or manufacturing scale.
  • Data & Quality: Solid understanding of GMP guidelines (prior GMP experience is a strong asset). Experience with statistical tools and data trending (such as JMP, Statistica, MATLAB, or SIMCA) is a plus.
  • Languages: Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
  • Competencies: Strong interpersonal skills, a precise and analytical approach, flexibility (willingness to occasionally work evening or weekend shifts), and the talent to collaborate smoothly in multidisciplinary teams.

• benefits

  Our offer

  • competitive gross salary with 13th month and double holiday pay
  • monthly net allowance
  • meal vouchers & eco vouchers
  • choice between company car with fuel/charging card (SalSa plan) or mileage reimbursement for using your own car
  • hospitalization insurance from day 1 + optional outpatient insurance (incl. dental care)
  • group insurance (pension savings)
  • cafeteria plan (Flex Income Plan)
  • 4 weeks of statutory holiday + 12 ADV days + seniority leave
  • possibility to work from home (depending on project)
  • Benefits at Work discount platform
  • referral bonus when you recommend a new colleague
  • personal follow-up via account manager, HR/L&D support, access to training, learning tools and certifications
  • networking events and internal activities to stay connected with colleagues and the organisation

  Prefer to work as a freelance consultant?

  • we pay your invoices on time and correctly (30 days)
  • our team of recruiters and account managers is closely involved in your career and follows you up
  • towards the end of your project, we proactively look for your next assignment