Quality Assistance is a leading analytical CRO based in Thuin, Belgium. We assist our clients through non-clinical and clinical studies to marketing authorisation, using our state-of-the-art, product-dedicated expertise in analytical sciences. For each customer and each project, we design customised solutions, define analytical protocols, develop and validate specific new analytical methods and perform characterisation, stability, pharmacokinetic, biomarker and immunogenicity studies as well as batch release testing, in order to evaluate the Quality, Safety and Efficacy of the given drugs. You will be requested to work on projects for the characterisation and quality control of Biomolecules YOUR MISSION You will report to the Technical Leader. You will be part of a team of 6 people. In this role, you will be accountable for: • Performing daily laboratory activities related to method development, validation and application depending on the client project. o Performing analyses, o Processing data, o Writing reports and associated supporting documents, o Presenting/discussing results, • Applying methods for QC and stability studies. After a training period, depending on your level of experience and autonomy, you could also be accountable for : • Validating raw data, • Training team members and others on technical skills, • Taking part in the writing/preparation of protocols, • Supporting audits and investigations. PROFILE Scientific background with specialisation in mass spectrometry and separation techniques. Required: • Working experience in development, validation and/or application of analytical methods applied to large molecules, • Very good knowledge of analysis of peptides/proteins/mAbs by High Resolution Mass Spectrometry on Q-TOF, • Good knowledge of (U)HPLC, • Working experience in a regulated environment, • Very good level of French and English (writing scientific documents, reports, protocols and mails). Plus: • Working experience in a GMP environment, • Technical knowledge of Maldi-TOF, Circular Dichroism, MALS (SEC and A4F). Why join Quality Assistance? Do you want to thrive in a professional setting that still maintains a human touch? Are you looking for a working environment based on mutual respect, communication and support, where it is good to live and work? Apply now to join our analytical CRO! We are pursuing a common goal: to accelerate access to new medicines. You will benefit from a permanent employment contract with a competitive compensation package in line with the industry, including many fringe benefits (meal vouchers, hospitalisation and outpatient care insurance, group insurance, bonuses, and for certain positions, a company car and petrol card). As soon as you start your job, you will follow a comprehensive training programme adapted to your profile and role. Did you know that in 2022 we welcomed, and trained 35 new colleagues? We also promoted 21 team members (vertical mobility). 12 positions were filled by internal candidates. We offer multiple opportunities so that you can integrate yourself into your new work environment and get to know your new colleagues (after-works, sports and recreational activities, team building, department dinners, end-of-year parties, BBQs, events for families, etc.). We pamper our team members and take care of them: free sports lessons, free fruit and sugar-free drinks, daily delivery of lunches and bread, free car wash, ironing service via service vouchers, books and board games available, and much more… You will join a company that listens to your needs and your suggestions! About Quality Assistance Quality Assistance is a leading European Contract Research Organisation (CRO) providing the pharmaceutical industry with all the analytical services required by EMA and FDA regulations for the development and marketing of innovative human medicinal products. >From candidate selection, through non-clinical and clinical studies, to marketing authorisation, Quality Assistance provides customised solutions for its clients: • We define analytical protocols; • We develop and validate specific new analytical methods; • We perform characterisation, stability, pharmacokinetic, biomarker and immunogenicity studies as well as batch release testing. These tests are performed in order to evaluate the Quality, Safety and Efficacy of the given drugs. With 40 years’ expertise at the forefront of analytical sciences, Quality Assistance holds a unique place on the market thanks to: • All of its laboratories located on one site (Donstiennes, Belgium); • 250 highly qualified professionals; • A wide range of analytical methods and state-of-the-art equipment. The Quality Assistance environment is GMP, GLP and GCLP/GCP compliant. Visit https://www.quality-assistance.com/quality-assistance/leading-analytical-cro to learn more. How can you apply? Send your application (JOB324) now to Mrs Isabelle Lebrun, Talent Acquisition Manager, to recrutement@quality-assistance.be or consult the Careers page on our website http://www.quality-assistance.com/careers.
