Scientist – BTS (Process)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on Scientist to join our Bio Technology Solutions (BTS) Vaccine Formulation team in Boxmeer. As a Scientist, you will contribute to developing and transferring new vaccine formulations such as adjuvant formulations and stabilizers. Formulation Science focuses on product composition, meaning that excipients are screened to improve vaccine performance.

In this role, you will combine hands-on laboratory work with chemical process and formulation development. You will contribute to the design and execution of experiments and work closely with Associate Scientists and other team members. Depending on your experience and development, you can gradually take on more project ownership and project lead responsibilities.

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 with your own discretion and initiative.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform hands-on lab work as part of the BTS Vaccine Formulation team.
• 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.
• 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 causes, and make proposals for improvements.
• Interpret experimental results and decide on 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.
• May act as a subject matter expert in one or more technical fields.
• Keep track of developments and techniques within the discipline.
• Use literature to support product and process development.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Process Technology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 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.

Additional Information

Working at PSS means working with highly motivated people with a can-do mentality in an international environment, within an enthusiastic team and for an organization where there is sufficient room to develop further. Working together is extremely important to us, and having fun in what you do is part of that.

• 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.