Project Engineer Formulatie - Life sciences - M/V/X
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developing and implementing new production processes, producing clinical batches, and acquiring product and
process knowledge.The entire production process from A to Z is handled by the pilot plant team: cleaning and sterilization of
equipment, weighing raw materials, thawing active ingredients, formulation of solutions, suspensions, and lipid
nanoparticles (LNP), Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), sterile filtration, sterile filling of vials/syringes, and freezedrying of the filled product.The pilot plant uses various pharmaceutical equipment and processes (steam sterilization, dry heat sterilization,
Sterilization-In-Place [SIP], Cleaning-In-Place [CIP], Dry/Solid Fog/UV decontamination, etc.) and operates according
to the same quality standards as a commercial pharmaceutical production site.
Responsibilities and Development Opportunities :
You will have the opportunity to gain in-depth experience with the various production processes and pharmaceutical
equipment used in formulation, preparation, filling, and freeze-drying:
- You act as the first point of contact for operational issues, supported by technicians, equipment engineers,
- You gain hands-on experience by actively helping out where needed.
- You actively contribute to the department's success in terms of safety, quality, supply, efficiency, and cost:
- You proactively identify improvement opportunities and translate them into concrete projects.
- You document deviations, investigate root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- You review batch-related documentation and check the production ticket.
- You will develop organizational and interpersonal skills by acting as back-up for the team lead during their
- You manage and coordinate production activities.
- You serve as the primary contact for your teammates and take on a leadership role
- Fluent in Dutch and basic knowledge of English
- Willing to work in an early-late shift system
- Hands-on mentality, willing to step in and help out
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Organized and accurate
- Strong analytical skills and ability to adapt quickly
- Master's degree in a scientific field or equivalent through experience
- Experience in a similar role (e.g., in the pharmaceutical sector, leadership role, etc.)
- Experience in a GMP and aseptic environment
- Permanent contract
- Additional benefits: hospitalization and group insurance, company cafeteria, bicycle plan, eco-vouchers, company car, and a good work-life balance
- High investment rate ensuring innovation and growth