Senior Scientist TnT

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As a Scientist within the Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) and New Technologies (NAT) team you will be responsible for 

• Developing and implementing on-/in-line process analytical tools (e.g. Raman, NIR, Laser Diffraction,…) to monitor and control critical process parameters of pharmaceutical processes during batch process and Continuous Manufacturing. 
• Develop and implement lab automatization.
• Act as expert in performing statistical data analysis and building chemometric models.
• Closely collaborate with R&D process development groups (oral solid development, liquids, API development ...) and with the associated manufacturing teams to ensure implementation of PAT. 
• Perform feasibilities on new analytical tools and keep screening literature for new applications/technologies.
• Report results to teams and management.
• Ensure high scientific quality standards for experiments and take ownership for these experiments.
• Author and review technical reports, protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications
Education & experience

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology or a related science or Master with at least 3 years of experience is required.
• Expertise in Chemometrics is a must.
• Expertise in statistical analyses and programming (Python, Matlab or R,..) is a must.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Process Analytical Technology with focus on spectroscopic tools like NIR and Raman is required. 
• Knowledge in other analytical tools (e.g. particle size tools, chromatographic tools, mass spectrometry, …) can be an asset.  
• Knowledge and/or experience with (bio) pharmaceutical processes (granulation, spray drying, milling, filing, coating, lyophilization, continuous manufacturing, …) is preferred. 
• Experience with working in a regulated environment is helpful.

Competencies

• You can work independently, though you are also an excellent teammate.
• Efficient, flexible and dynamic
• Demonstrate capabilities in critical thinking
• Motivated to drive Innovative Analytical Solutions
• Customer focus and results and performance driven
• Sense of Urgency
• Excellent communication skills