Analytical Chemist

This role offers a chance to work at the forefront of analytical development in pharma R&D, with flexibility in collaboration type.

Employment options:

• Employee option: competitive salary, 32 vacation days, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, DKV health insurance, group insurance, net expense allowance, company car with fuel or charging card, mobility budget option
• Freelancer option: transparent collaboration, clear scope, long term projects, consistent support from Mind Capture

Personal development through coaching, training, growth paths. High impact projects supporting the commercial portfolio plus R&D pipeline. Supportive culture focused on quality, ownership, scientific excellence.

You will join the Advanced Material Characterisation and Investigations group within Analytical Development. The Advanced Molecular Analysis team supports structure elucidation, trace analysis, polymer characterisation, ADC analytics, oligonucleotide analytics, peptide analytics. Your focus will be nitrosamine quantification across matrices and pharmaceutical products, plus investigation support across the R&D portfolio.

Design advanced sample preparation, chromatography, detection strategies for nitrosamine quantification aligned with internal standards plus regulatory expectations.

• PhD in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, related field, or Master’s with minimum 6 years experience
• Experience in pharmaceutical R&D environments is a strong advantage
• Proven expertise in nitrosamine determination in pharmaceutical products is a strong asset
• Strong mass spectrometry experience, including triple quadrupole systems
• Strong mass spectrometry experience, including high resolution MS systems
• Experience developing chromatographic methods is preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as ICH, EMA, FDA is an advantage
• Understanding of GMP expectations, especially validation requirements, is an advantage
• Excellent English communication skills, written plus spoken
• Scientific curiosity, proactive mindset, creative approach, strong sense of urgency

R&D
Beerse
Medior
At Mind Capture as consultant

This position suits a senior analytical scientist who enjoys hands on laboratory work plus deep technical problem solving. You will help build reliable nitrosamine analytics while supporting investigations that protect product quality across development plus commercial portfolios. You will work on site in Beerse within an international team where collaboration, innovation, compliance plus scientific rigour are equally valued.

Our Talent & Business Managers combine a deep understanding of our clients’ needs with a sharp eye for talent. Their focus is on creating meaningful and sustainable matches, always keeping both the role and the candidate in mind.

When a potential match is identified, one of our T&B colleagues may reach out to answer your questions, share additional context about the role and discuss possible next steps together, with clarity and transparency throughout the process.

We know timing is everything. If you don’t see a role that fits you right now, we still want to hear from you. Our consultants are always looking for talent, sometimes before the job even goes live. Drop us your CV and we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities.