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Scope

Quality Assistance is a leading analytical CRO for the innovative pharmaceutical industry. 

We are experts in the analytical sciences of medicinal products and support our clients throughout non-clinical and clinical studies, right through to marketing authorisation and beyond.

We design customised solutions for each client and each project: we define the analytical protocols, develop specific analytical methods and/or perform characterisation, stability and pharmacokinetic studies, biomarker and immunogenicity tests, as well as batch control to assess the safety, efficacy and quality of the products entrusted to us.
 

Your mission

You will report directly to the Technical Leader and join a team of 6 people who share the same scientific background and are motivated to develop their skills.

This team works mainly on biotherapeutics, monoclonal antibodies and proteins, from early development through to clinical or commercial phases.

  • You will apply existing methods to characterise various products in order to determine their identity, purity and modifications.
  • You will prepare samples and perform analyses on state-of-the-art equipment (Waters, iCE3, PA800, Maurice).
  • You will process the data, interpret the results, discuss them and draw conclusions.
  • You will write analytical reports and other related documents.
  • You will prepare standard solutions.

After completing your training and integration programme, and depending on your level of autonomy, you will also be able to: 

  • Adapt analytical protocols or develop new analytical approaches
  • Validate methods in accordance with current guidelines
     

Your profile

You have a scientific background at a PhD and/or Master's level (BAC+5) with a focus on biotechnology.

Required:

  • Good theoretical and practical knowledge of:
    • HPLC / (U)HPLC
    • Capillary Electrophoresis
  • Rigour and care in performing tasks
  • Team spirit
  • Self-sufficiency
  • Knowledge of proteins

A plus: 

  • Previous experience working in a GMP or regulated environment
  • Theoretical and/or practical knowledge of pharmacopeial testing
     

Why join Quality Assistance?

Would you like to develop your professional skills while maintaining a human approach?

Are you looking for a working environment based on mutual respect, communication, and mutual support, where it’s good to live and work?

Apply now to join our analytical CRO!We share a common goal: Speed up people’s access to new medicines.

You will be offered a permanent contract (CDI) with a competitive salary package in line with the sector, including numerous fringe benefits (meal vouchers, hospital and outpatient 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, integrated and trained 23 new colleagues? We also promoted 25 employees (vertical mobility). 2 positions were filled by internal candidates.

We create plenty of opportunities for you to integrate into your new working environment and get to know your new colleagues (after-works, sports and leisure activities, team building, departmental dinners, end-of-year parties, BBQs, family events, etc.). We pamper our staff and take good care of them: free sports lessons, free fruit and unsweetened drinks, daily delivery of lunches and bread, free carwash, ironing service via service cheques, book exchange and board games available, and much more.

You will be joining a company that listens to your needs and your suggestions!

10 reasons to join

About Quality Assistance

Quality Assistance is a leading Belgian contract research organisation (CRO) providing the pharmaceutical industry with the full range of 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 the 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 controls.

These analyses enable us to assess the safety, efficacy, and quality of the products entrusted to us by our clients.

With 40 years of expertise in analytical sciences, Quality Assistance holds a unique position in this 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, GCLP/GCP standards.

To learn more, visit https://www.quality-assistance.com/quality-assistance/leading-analytical-cro.

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