Assistant Scientist USP

Assistant Scientist USP

Eurofins

Leiden, Netherlands

Job Description

For our team in Leiden we are looking for an Assistant Scientist USP. As an assistant scientist USP you have a passion for precision and excellence in laboratory settings.

Please note that this is a temporary part-time position of 0.6 FTE, with an expected end date of 31 December 2026.

Your activities will include:

• Execute experiments and tasks as assigned, following established procedures, and submit data outcomes to management and internal customers.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Conduct routine testing and analysis to support scientific teams in achieving research goals.
• Manage sample handling, preparation, and storage in compliance with established protocols.
• Document and report data accurately, contributing to technical reports and manuscripts while supporting the laboratory's knowledge base.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize laboratory processes and workflows.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform routine maintenance and calibration tasks.
• Actively participate in project meetings and assist team members in achieving research goals.
• Maintain up-to-date lab documentation in accordance with established standards.
• If required for process continuity is able to perform limited work during weekends and bank holiday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedicine, process technology (or equivalent).
• 1-2 years’ relevant work experience in a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry environment.
• Practical experience with laboratory techniques and instrumentation for upstream or downstream processing equipment such as bioreactors, AKTA chromatography systems and filtration systems.
• Know-how of laboratory analytical methods such as HPLC, cell count, osmolality, pH and conductivity measurements.
• Knowledge of large molecule drug substance (API) manufacturing process development, root-cause problem solving and lean practices is preferred.
• Familiar with maintaining records of work in the form of laboratory notebooks (paper or electronic).
• Proven ability to follow standard procedures and provide insights for process improvements.
• The ability to report and present findings to peers and project leads.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, identifies and reports hazards, follows safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.