Associate Scientist - Life Sciences (Flanders)

ALTEN is a leading consultancy company in the fields of Engineering, Life Sciences and IT in which our people and clients are central.

In our open and adaptable organization, we get the best out of our ambitious employees enabling them to perform optimally. We do this by offering them the most challenging projects, but also to continuously acquire new expertise to boost their careers. This can be done with the help of our ALTEN Academy, but also through our knowledge sharing events.

All employees together form a large network of expertise, even at an international level. In this way we offer optimal growth to our consultants and the best solutions for our customers.

Do you want to work in exciting projects at renowned clients? At ALTEN we believe that knowing and meeting the expectations of our consultants is a key factor in our success. Our consultants make the difference. Do you want to make the difference too?

We are currently looking for an Associate Scientist to join our team.

As an Associate Scientist, you will be essential in delivering analytical support for new molecular entities, including both small molecules and new modalities (e.g., therapeutic peptides, conjugates, and oligonucleotides), from clinical Phase 1 up to registration.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform analyses in support of product and process characterization, method development and validation, release, and stability, with a primary emphasis on liquid chromatography (LC).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory guidelines, analytical methods and specifications, GMP and safety.
• Scientific evaluation of generated results.

Your profile:

• You hold a master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry or a related scientific field, or a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.
• General awareness of cGMP regulations and practical experience is considered an advantage
• You demonstrate strong knowledge of and hands-on expertise in liquid chromatography (LC), ion chromatography (IC) and/or gas chromatography (GC)
• You have knowledge of chromatography data systems (CDS), more specifically Empower and/or OpenLab.
• You have experience or are open to develop expertise in other analytical characterization techniques (e.g., water determination, titrations).
• You are proficient in English, both spoken and written.

What ALTEN Offers

What you can expect:

• A leading consulting employer within the Life Sciences sector.
• The opportunity to contribute to projects in different environments and companies.
• The chance to work within a division with ambitious growth objectives, offering numerous opportunities and access to a broad professional network.
• Ongoing support for your career development through regular follow-up discussions within a team where open communication is highly valued.

Life Sciences is an innovative and technology-driven sector in which ALTEN provides a challenging environment where your growth is at the centre of everything we do. Through the diversity of projects available, you will have the opportunity to continuously expand your experience and expertise. We believe that learning never stops, which is why we offer numerous opportunities for both personal and professional development. xlxgzvr Through the ALTEN Academy, you can access training programmes tailored to your ambitions and career goals.

If you see yourself in this role, then you are exactly the person we are looking for!