Scientist - NCIA

Lead groundbreaking research as a Scientist with QPS in Groningen. Manage studies, drive innovation in bioanalysis and collaborate with experts, while playing a key role in developing new medicines. Apply now!

You’ll be part of a supportive and professional team where collaboration and quality truly come first. There’s plenty 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

QPS Netherlands BV in Groningen is part of a global organization and conducts drug research for international pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. For the department Netherlands Cellular and Immuno Analysis (NCIA) we are looking for a new colleague to join our team as a Scientist.

What will you do?

As Scientist, you are the project leader who is responsible for the execution of studies according to plan and budget. Part of your time you are in the lab working on assays that you are managing. You anticipate changes to 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 and team lead and will play an important part in the development of new medicines.

You will also:

• Process data from analysis and communicate results to the sponsor

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

• Make sure that studies are executed according to GLP/GCP regulations and quality system guidelines

• PhD degree in bioanalysis, chemistry, biochemistry or comparable field or master’s degree with equivalent laboratory experience

• Hands-on experience with executing, developing and validating biochemical and immunological techniques such as: ELISA, ECL, FACS, Enzyme Assays and Cell-Based Assays, preferably within a GLP environment

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

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

• You have good communication skills and are proficient both in writing and orally in the Dutch and English language

• 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.