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(Sr.) Scientist LC-MS - Trace level Analysis
Contract
- Vaste job
- Voltijds
- Dagwerk
- Contract van onbepaalde duur
Talenkennis
- Engels (Zeer goed)
Vereiste studies
- Master: Wetenschappen en informatica
Werkervaring
- Minstens 5 jaar ervaring
Functieomschrijving
You will be the analytical engine behind our clients' most challenging impurity investigations. You will design and execute highly sensitive mass spectrometry methods to ensure the safety and compliance of pharmaceutical products.
- Design, develop and validate sensitive and robust analytical methods for trace-level analysis quantification (with a primary focus on nitrosamine and NDSRI’s) using LC-MS/MS and HRMS, in compliance with ICH, FDA, and EMA guidelines.
- Perform complex sample preparation and analysis in diverse pharmaceutical matrices, applying expertise in mass spectrometry (Triple Quadrupole, HRMS), chromatographic separation (UHPLC) and sample preparation.
- Design robust extraction and sample clean-up strategies (e.g., SPE, liquid-liquid extraction) to overcome severe matrix effects in complex drug products, while strictly preventing artifact generation during analysis.
- Conduct and support root cause investigations related to impurity formation, focusing on chemical pathways, impurity profiling, and risk assessment across drug substance and drug product development.
- Deliver data and reports according to high scientific and quality standards. Contribute to method transfer and GMP documentation.
- Promote innovation by exploring novel analytical approaches and emerging technologies to enhance detection limits and method robustness.
- Support lab operations in full compliance with GMP and data integrity standards.
- Interact with our clients to discuss scientific aspects.
- Represent Anabiotec/anacura in internal and external scientific forums and scientific conferences.
Profiel
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry (or a closely) related scientific field) or Master degree with at least 6 years of relevant industry experience.
- Minimum of 4–6 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical R&D or analytical services.
- Proven experience in LC-MS trace analysis in drug substances, drug products, or excipients is a strong asset.
- Extensive practical knowledge of mass spectrometry (QqQ and orbitrap) and chromatography.
- Experience in method development, validation, and transfer under GMP conditions.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (ICH Q2, Q3, FDA/EMA guidance on nitrosamines) and GMP principles.
- Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken) is required for high-quality scientific reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic laboratory environment to project timelines.
- Capable of prioritizing tasks across multiple urgent client projects in a dynamic CRO environment.
Professionele vaardigheden
- Onderzoeksgegevens analyseren
- Experimenten uitvoeren
- De onderzoeksmethode bepalen
- Een onderzoek coördineren
Aanbod
• You will be part of the Anacura group, a family owned, long term focused and ambitious laboratory organization.
• You will join a dynamic team and have a position with autonomy and responsibility with opportunities to take initiatives to support further growth.
• You will be offered a competitive salary with fringe benefits, a green work environment and the possibility to join our bike lease program, flexible working hours, a healthy lunch and a pleasant fun club.
• You are stimulated in your personal growth; we build on your talents in accordance with our ambitions.
Plaats tewerkstelling
ANACURA Noorwegenstraat 4 9940 EVERGEM
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Your application will be considered quickly and with the greatest confidentiality. For additional information please contact Britt Van de Velde: jobs@anacura.com or +32 9 257 15 42.
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VDAB-vacaturenummer: 74672568
VDAB-beroep: Wetenschappelijk onderzoeker
Online sinds: 23-09-2026
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