Senior Scientist QC (microbiology)

Vacancy number: A2400048
CLS Services - Leiden (Nederland)

For our client, CLS Services, we are looking for a Senior Scientist QC (microbiology).

Keywords

  • QC
  • Regulatory filing (BLA)
  • Microbial detection
  • ICH
  • Risk assessment

Profile

For one of our clients, we are looking for a Senior Scientist QC with a focus on microbial detection. They are implementing state-of-the-art automated (rapid) assays, and looking for someone who can ensure their QC methods are compliant with the required quality systems and regulations.

Your responsibilities are:
  • Implement and improve the sterility assurance strategy, develop contamination control plans, conduct risk assessments;
  • Provide scientific input for in-process control testing, release & stability, analytical development, tech transfer etc. for teams in both the EU and US;
  • Author and review regulatory documents, filings, and communications (BLA/IND/IMPD);
  • Lifecycle management of analytical methods, including verification and validation;
  • Lead Out of Specification and Out of Trend investigations;
  • Change Control management, impact assessments and implement CAPA’s;
  • Coach peers, scientists, and technicians.

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate has an M.Sc. with at least 5 years of relevant experience or a Ph.D. with at least 2 years of relevant experience, both in pharmaceutical industry, ideally, you have experience with Cell Therapy.
We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the latest rapid microbial detection techniques (sterility and endotoxin testing) and who is proficient in applying ICH Guidelines, cGMPs, EP/USP for cell therapies, and Annex 1.
Do you have experience with authoring risk assessments and regulatory filings (ideally BLA/IND/IMPD), are you able to motivate others and do you have strong interpersonal skills? Then we are looking for you!

Company profile

International Biotechnology company, located in Leiden.

Additional vacancy information

Reference:A2400048
Contract:Direct contract with client
Education:WO/MSc. PhD.
Employment terms:On-site role
Publication date:10-9-2024
Location:View location with Google Maps
Contactperson:René Kemps
+31 (0)88 22 77 555

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