Downstream Scientist – Client Dedicated – 6 month FTC in Rixensart, Belgium

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Downstream Scientist – Client Dedicated, Rixensart Belgium – 6 month contract

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

PPD are currently hiring for a Downstream Scientist to join our client based in Rixensart for an initial 6 month contract to support with Process development of a mRNA production.

Responsibilities:

• Set-up and Conduct experiments related to purification processes, including Chromatography and TFF in the development laboratory.

• Screen parameters and designs to identify optimal conditions for purification processes and proactively seek opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and refine the purification process

• Prepare detailed process reports, including next steps and optimization recommendations.

• Organize the workload by considering available materials, equipment, and the analytical scientist’s capacity for sample analysis. Ensure synchronization with other team members working on the same or related projects.

• Document experiments using the electronic batch record system. Collaborate with team members to draft protocols in English before initiating experiments, and write comprehensive reports summarizing the results in conjunction with Product and Process Experts. Present methodologies and/or results as required.

Participate in maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment

Role Requirements :

• MSc in Molecular Biology, Chemical engineering, Bio-engineering or related discipline, + 2-3 years of relevant experience in academy or industry. PhD is a plus;

• Previous experience of working in laboratory is essential

• Knowledge of mRNA

• Demonstrated ability to design experiments, solve problems independently, troubleshoot protocols and implement novel protocols.

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• A proactive attitude, excellent organizational skills and good record keeping are essential.

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Proficient in English and French languages

Our 4i Values:

Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement

If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.