Scientist - Bionalysis

Join QPS as a bioanalyst driving LC-MS/MS assays for drug development. Use your GLP/GMP experience to support innovative studies in a collaborative, growth-focused global CRO environment.

You’ll be part of a supportive and professional team where collaboration and quality truly come first. We offerplenty of room for your ideas and initiative, giving you the freedom to make an impact and grow in your role. The atmosphere is open and informal, with lots of positive energy, room for laughter, and the occasional joke. Across the wider organization, you’ll find the same approachable and friendly culture. We also regularly organize fun activities, making it easy to connect with colleagues and enjoy time together beyond work.

This role ha a closing date of 10 May 2026.

QPS Netherlands BV in Groningen is part of a global organization and conducts drug research for international pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. We are looking for a new colleague to join our Bioanalysis team as a Scientist.

The job

As a Scientist with QPS, you are responsible for the overall execution of studies according to plan and budget. You anticipate changes of the study plan and make sure that deviations are handled correctly according to the quality system. You will be the single point of contact for our clients, work closely with colleague scientists, technicians, team lead and will play a pivotal part in the development of new medicines to cure human diseases.

In our Scientist role, you will:

• Hands-on development of LC-MS/MS methods for both small and large molecules assays

• Generate research data from analysis, report and communicate results to stakeholders in the organization and customers

• Search for scientific literature for studies and stay up to date about latest developments

• Manage multiple bioanalytical projects at the same time, and be the primary contact person for our clients

• Be overall responsible for budget, regulatory compliance and timelines of each project

• You may be asked to support hands-on bioanalysis based on operational needs

• Supervise the execution of studies according to GLP/GCP regulations and quality system guidelines

• PhD degree in bioanalysis, chemistry, biochemistry or comparable field

• A minimum of 3-5 years relevant working experience in bioanalysis

• Hands-on experience with executing, developing and validating LC-MS/MS assays for small and large molecules (proteins, peptides, oligos, lipids, ADCs), preferably within a GLP environment (hands-on mass spectrometry experience is required)

• You are proactive, have excellent analytical skills and you can work well under pressure

• You are experienced in managing multiple projects, and you are familiar with quality guidelines according to GLP/GMP

• You have strong communication skills and business-level proficiency in both written and spoken English

• You are home-based in The Netherlands to work on-site in Groningen

• A full-time job for up to 40 hours a week within the dynamic environment of a global organization with an important mission.

• Great learning opportunities, our seasoned professionals are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.

• Work collaboratively towards achieving our mission of improving human health and the quality of life.

• Be part of a team where diversity, creativity and challenge will be your day to day working environment.