Site Name: Belgium-Rixensart, Belgium-Wavre Posted Date: Jan 30 2025 Job purpose: The Associate Scientist is expected to support the design and execution of scientific studies for vaccine technical programs as they progress from early development into Phase I/II, Phase III, technology transfer and process performance qualification/validation at the intended commercial site. You participate to state of the art scientific/technological development in line with QbD strategy in the area of expertise. You coordinate and participate to experimental activities according to defined priorities in SoE as well as GMP environment. You are responsible for the quality of data and presentation of results. Your responsibilities: · You participate in the design and execution of specific development projects under limited direction, following the Quality by Design framework. · You participate to method validation design and related documentation, execution and eventually reporting. · You work closely under the direction of scientific staff to implement and interpret the data from development projects. · You may train and oversee platform staff on equipment operation, data analysis, and other project-related work. · You utilize scientific knowledge and experience to influence technical decisions. · You function effectively as a core team member on multiple concurrent projects and may lead small projects and established work processes. · You help to solve complex problems through collaborations with others, taking a new perspective on existing solutions. · You act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. · You prepare and present scientific data in internal meetings within Technical R&D area (not limited to Analytical R&D) · You participate in writing technical protocols and reports in support of various project development stages. · You utilize technical process knowledge to meet regulatory requirements appropriate for stage of development. · You communicate effectively within TRD functional area and with other TRD functions and act as a SPoC for the project(s) you are responsible. · You communicate effectively with manager and senior scientific staff in order to ensure progression of project-related work. · You understand, apply and proactively promote the GxP / EHS / QA rules in application Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: · Master’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific field · Knowledge and previous “hands-on” laboratory work in product development · Previous experience in liquid (preferred) and/or gas chromatographic techniques · Proactive · Awareness of GMP environment/requirements, as well as of Quality by Design principles · Native language of the team is French; English fluency is an asset · Team spirit. Open-minded, collaborative approach and customer focus Preferred qualifications: If you have the following characteristics it would be a plus: · Good knowledge of technology-specific softwares (Empower, Chromeleon), instrumentation (Waters, Thermo U/HPLC) is a plus · Previous experience in MS and/or electrophoresis techniques highly appreciated · Awareness in analytical method validation is an asset · Innovative thinking is a plus, be able to identify link between different components of a problem or situation related to own work · Good communication skills and networking ability (within and outside Technical R&D department) · Good level in written and spoken English is a plus · Ability to drive change, flexible thinking and having an open mind to imbed change. · Continuous scientific curiosity *Li-GSK *VxRD If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements. 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