Requirements: English
Company: Amoria Bond
Region: Brussels Metropolitan Area ,
A leading healthcare organization supporting pharmaceutical services at the national level is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemistry Specialist for a 6-month freelance assignment in its GMP-certified laboratory in Brussels. The role contributes to the scientific and regulatory robustness of the labs operations, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance in support of the organizations public health mission.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform and verify analytical chemical tests in accordance with GMP standards, including sample preparation, instrumental analysis, and reporting of results.
- Ensure proper functioning of HPLC systems, including calibration, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and related documentation.
- Draft and review method validation protocols and analytical reports in line with applicable regulatory expectations.
- Evaluate, challenge, and scientifically validate analytical methods provided by external clients, ensuring they are robust, compliant, and suitable for GMP environments.
- Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of the Validation Master Plan (VMP), helping to structure and prioritize validation activities across the laboratory.
- Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities by participating in risk assessments, defining validation strategies, executing validation protocols, and ensuring data integrity throughout the process.
- Collaborate with quality, IT, and operational departments to align analytical and validation activities with broader quality and safety frameworks.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on laboratory practices, systems, and documentation.
Ideal profile:
- Masters degree (or equivalent) in Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
- Significant experience in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in HPLC operation, including calibration and troubleshooting; familiarity with qualification processes such as DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ is highly desirable.
- Experience with analytical method lifecycle management, including development, validation, and transfer.
- Prior involvement in developing or maintaining a Validation Master Plan (VMP).
- Knowledge of Computer System Validation (CSV) principles.
- Strong advantage for candidates with the ability to lead or contribute to software/system validations, particularly within a laboratory or quality setting.
- Fluent in Dutch/French and English; trilingual candidates will be viewed very favorably.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both autonomously and within cross-functional teams.
What we offer:
- Competitive freelance compensation
- The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a public healthoriented pharmaceutical environment
- Six-month contract based in Brussels, starting mid-May or June 2025
- Potential for extension based on organizational needs
Disclaimer:
Amoria Bond is an independent recruitment consultant specializing in sustainable recruitment. None of the terms used in this advert are (in)directly intended to exclude candidates on the basis of age and experience. We hereby confirm that we are accepting applications from suitable candidates regardless of age and experience.