As part of its growth, Quality Assistance is recruiting a Molecular and Cellular Biology Scientist for its R&D and Innovation department, which works on innovative medicinal products to develop and implement new analytical approaches.

Your mission

You will report directly to the R&D Technical Leader and join the Molecular and Cellular Biology team: 5 people who share the same scientific background and are motivated to develop their skills.
This team work on innovative medicinal products, to implement and develop new analytical approaches that will be further transferred to our Scientific Operations department and provided as a service to our customers.
In this role, you will be accountable for

• Developing analytical methods and assessing their performance according to the regulatory requirements of the pharmaceutical industry
• Conducting literature research to stay up to date with the latest scientific advancements and methodologies
• Writing reports, application notes, posters and scientific publications
• Contributing to the implementation of new analytical techniques and equipment
• Communicating results internally during team meetings, to external collaborators, and at conferences or webinars

Your profile

You have a scientific background - Ph D and/or Master's level (BAC+5) with a focus on biology or biochemistry.

Required

• Relevant experience in method development and validation with the following techniques
  • Flow Cytometry (FACS)
  • q PCR and/or dd PCR
  • Cell culture/cell purification
• Very good communication skills in French and in English (minimum B1 level): writing scientific documents, reports, protocols, mails, phone conferences with clients and suppliers
• Team player
• Very good organisation skills and ability to manage priorities

Pluses

• Practical experience in Cell-based assays, Ligand binding assays (incl. multiplex assays)
• Knowledge of biological medicinal products (m Abs, bispecific antibodies, cell-based medicinal products, gene therapy products) and associated regulations (EMA and FDA)
• Cell therapy expertise is an asset

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, bonus).
Upon hiring, you will follow a comprehensive training programme tailored to your profile and new role.
Did you know that in 2023, we welcomed, and trained 23 new colleagues? We also promoted 25 team members (vertical mobility). 2 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 take good care of our staff: free sports lessons, free fruit and unsweetened drinks, daily delivery of lunches and bread, free carwash, ironing service via service vouchers, book exchange 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 medicines for human use.
From the end of the screening phase to the registration of the drug, through non-clinical and clinical phases, Quality Assistance develops customised solutions:

• We define analytical protocols;
• We develop specific analytical methods;
• We perform characterisation, stability and pharmacokinetic studies, biomarker and immunogenicity tests and batch control.

These analyses enable us to assess the Safety, Efficacy and Quality of the products entrusted to us by our clients.
With 40 years’ expertise in analytical sciences, Quality Assistance holds a unique place on the global market thanks to:

• The centralisation of all our laboratories on a single site (Donstiennes, Belgium);
• 250 highly qualified professionals;
• A wide range of analytical techniques and state-of-the-art equipment.

Our working environment complies with GMP, GLP and GCLP/GCP standards.
To learn more, visit https://www.quality-assistance.com/quality-assistance/leading-analytical-cro.