Quality Control / Chemical Analyst - Pharmaceutical Product Development
About us
SentryX is a clinical stage biotech company based at Utrecht Science Park. We develop a local non-opioid solution for pain treatment after musculoskeletal surgery. We are a scale up company consisting of a growing team of approximately 25 people. We are enthusiastic and very motivated by a common drive and goal to get our product to the market. Our lead product is in preparation for a final pivotal trial. We look for a skilled Quality Control (QC) Analyst with a background in Analytical Chemistry to help perform analytical testing on our product(s).
About the position
As QC analyst you are at the heart of our company and member of a small and agile team. With our hydrogel formulation, proper pre-treatment of the samples and precise measurement are key in obtaining reliable results. That’s exactly where you can add a lot of value.
Our main analytical techniques are chromatography (HPLC) and spectrophotometry (UV-Vis). In this context you will, amongst other tasks:
- Ensure a proper execution and validation of all analytical methods (both IPC and QC);
- Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of raw materials and final product;
- Interpret and report results of analytical tests;
- Ensure that lab tidiness and safety standards are maintained;
- Periodic maintenance and calibration of our equipment.
Our offer to you
- Competitive salary and flexible hours;
- Team spirit;
- A dynamic and challenging workplace;
- Growth opportunities;
- Medical and societal impact.
About you
You are precise, diligent and transparent and documenting is one of your natural talents. You are honest, accurate and organized. Next to being a team player like we are, you are also perfectly capable of working independently. You are open to feedback and good in interpersonal communication. You like to learn and work in a dynamic environment.
With regards to your background and key experiences. Your educational background is a Higher Professional Education/Associate Degree (Dutch equivalent: HBO) in Analytical Chemistry. Experience in method validation is considered a plus.
You have at least three years of experience in a pharma or biotech laboratory setting of which at least two in analytical testing with HPLC. This would typically be your second career step.
Professional proficiency in English is required for this position. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the Netherlands.
If you assess yourself as role-fit and this job ad makes you really curious, we’d love to meet you soon.
Please reach out in case of additional questions or apply directly (brief motivation letter & CV): careers@sentryx.nl