Solid State Scientist

Brabant Wallon – contracting

Operational:
  • Performs analyses like X-Ray Powder Diffraction, SEM, Optical microscopy, Spectroscopy (Raman, IR), DSC, TGA, DVS,… to characterize the solid state of compounds (polymorphs, amorphous) on pure material or in mixture, and formulated material (suspension, blend, granules, tablets, amorphous solid dispersion).
  • Provides solid-state support for development projects at preclinical and early clinical stages, which implies polymorph studies, salt and co-crystal screening.
  • Develops when appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods in the above-mentioned fields with support of experts.
  • Performs solubility curve measurement and support to crystallization process.
  • Interprets data in the context of solid-state analyses.
  • Documents and verifies in an appropriate manner the whole of the performed activities (e.g. Electronical Lab Notebook, sample management system, …).
  • Contributes to the writing of technical documents like reports, user guides, guidances, etc...
  • Does short presentations of results to experts.
  • Reads documents in English and writes (draft) reports in English.
  • On equipment, performs calibrations and other necessary verifications in agreement with procedures and reference documents and assures the integrity and the maintaining of proper functioning of the instruments.
  • Applies the health safety and environment policies and rigorous standards (GMP, GSP, ⚠S) of the laboratories.
Quality:
  • Makes sure to have received and understood all the information and instructions required for the tasks before starting work.
  • Communicates appropriately the results and any event that might have a potential impact on the quality or timelines of the activity, to the supervisor or other concerned people.
  • Respects the procedures and reports any discrepancies to the responsible.
  • Respects and properly maintains the analytical equipment and facilities at his/her disposal.
  • Performs double check within the team.
  • Shows good communication skills/teamworking skills.

  • Min. Bachelor in (bio-)chemistry and/or analytical chemistry or equivalent.
  • Min years' experience required: ⚠-⚠ years at least in analytical laboratory. Pharma background or solid state background may be an advantage.
  • Key technical backgrounds: Experience in XRPD and spectroscopic techniques.
  • Mandatory skills: team player, compliant/rigorous (understands the importance of following procedures), meticulous, patient, flexible (needs to combine multiple tasks and must adapt to priority changes).
  • Language skills:
    • Fluent in French
    • English: able to read scientific documents and write draft reports

VD Staffing offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to trainings in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way.