R&D Analytical Development Physico-chemistry Scientist (Fixed-term)

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Gosselies, 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

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Type of contract: Fixed-term (6 month).

DESCRIPTION:
Join our R&D team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to meaningful innovations that help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a R&D Analytical Development Physico-chemistry Scientist, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and validation of analytical methods for biopharmaceutical products in a regulated environment (cGMP). You will bring your scientific expertise (immunoassay or physical chemistry), participate in the writing of analytical and quality documentation (procedures), and support AD and QC teams. You will also contribute to the training of colleagues, the continuous improvement of analytical activities, and provide key support to ongoing and future projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master's or PhD in a scientific field

  • ≥ 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment

  • Strong knowledge in:

  • Development & validation of analytical methods (cGMP, ICH) is a must

  • Bioanalyses & physical chemistry (HPLC is a must and SEC-MALS, IEX, SDS-PAGE, WB, DLS, ELISA are a plus)

  • Analytical documentation & quality support (OOS/OOT) is a plus

  • Regulated pharma/biotech environment is a must

  • Autonomy, scientific rigor, team spirit

  • Fluent French and basic intermediate level of English are a must



REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree with no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of product development or R&D experience
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field
• Strong technical expertise in area of specialization (e.g., materials science, analytical methods, instrument design)
• Experience with product lifecycle management from concept through manufacturing
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and DOE methodology
• Excellent documentation and technical writing skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset
• Experience with quality systems and regulatory requirements (GMP, ISO, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in project execution and delivery
• Advanced computer skills including relevant design/analysis software
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and time management skills
• May require up to 15% travel
• Foreign language skills may be required for some locations

Science & R&D pay context

Based on 570 disclosed Science & R&D salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $141K/year, with most offers between $110K and $181K (10th–90th percentile: $85K–$223K).

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