Senior Scientist – BTS (Process)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Scientist – BTS (Process) to join our team in Boxmeer. As a Senior Scientist, you will contribute to the Bio Technology Solutions (BTS) Vaccine formulation team. This team is focused on developing and transferring new vaccine formulations such as adjuvant formulations and stabilizers. Formulation Science is about product composition, meaning that in our case excipients are screened to improve vaccine performance.

As a Senior Process Scientist, you will act as the project lead for one or more projects and project teams. The projects entail new product development, improvement of existing products, and solving problems in the production of existing products, according to instructions and general guidelines, in a safe and GLP/GMP-compliant manner and at your own discretion and initiative.

About Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is a global insourcing solution that places skilled teams directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and delivering long-term service commitment. Employees work with client facilities, equipment, and methodologies while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at Eurofins facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Set and manage expectations, performance goals, time commitments, resources, and risks in a manner that demonstrates measurable and achievable objectives.
• Initiate and maintain up-to-date MS Project files and Connectivity updates. When applicable, NPC and/or site-to-site transfer methodology is followed.
• Discuss assignments with project teams and design and plan experiments based on general guidelines, instructions, and project timelines.
• Motivate a multidisciplinary team to work together towards a common goal and achieve cooperation within the team and among stakeholders.
• Be present and engaged in the operational area.
• Identify deviations, assess project impact, investigate root cause, and make proposals for improvements.
• Interpret experimental results and decide upon the path forward with the project team.
• Write Statements and Assessments, Subject Protocols, Memos, Reports, and Regulatory documents.
• Ensure that operations are performed under GxP, including assistance with pilot and consistency batch productions, small-scale batches for animal studies, and seed productions.
• Make proposals for the introduction of new methods and techniques.
• Act as a subject matter expert in one or more technical fields, where applicable.
• Keep track of developments and techniques within the discipline.
• Use literature to support product and process development.

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Process Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in scaling up chemical production processes.
• Familiarity and expertise in laboratory operations.
• Experience working under GxP guidelines and familiarity with MPS methodologies.
• Knowledge of project management principles and transfer methodologies.

What we offer

Working at PSS means working with highly motivated people with a can-do mentality in an international and enthusiastic team, with room to develop further. Working together is important, and enjoying what you do is part of that.

Working at PSS offers the flexibility and personal touch of a medium-sized and dynamic company, while also allowing you to benefit from having Eurofins as a parent company. Ambitious growth plans provide opportunities for motivated employees.

• A responsible and challenging position within the team.
• Plenty of room for your own ideas and input.
• Specialist training and a range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Online preventive mental health platform.
• Flexible working hours.
• Good salary and benefits.
• Plenty of opportunities for growth.
• Varied work with regular contact with other companies and scientists within the Eurofins group.
• A broad customer portfolio ensuring diversity in your work.