Senior/Principal Technician Analytical Development - Flow Cytometry

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.

We are in the business of changing lives. Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class medicines. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized cell therapy manufacturing platform, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees and shareholders. Our goal is not just to meet current medical needs but to anticipate and shape the future of healthcare, ensuring that our innovations reach those who need them most.

We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you: The ‘make-it-happener’.

We are looking for a Senior/Principal Technician Analytical Development, specialized in Flow Cytometry to join our team. As our analytical development team is based in Leiden, the Netherlands, you are ideally based near Leiden. This position will be offered as a 6-month Galapagos contract.

Scope of the job

As Senior/Principal Technician, you play a pivotal role in the design, execution, and analysis of high-quality flow cytometric assays. With a pro-active and hands-on mentality, you work on the execution of experiments in the lab and writing scientific reports. You proactively interact with other departments such as Quality Control, Process Development and Translational Sciences. Collaborating closely with other researchers, you contribute to the development and optimization of flow cytometric assays that are not only crucial tools in characterizing the efficacy and safety of our therapeutic CAR-T cell products but also allow the release of the drug product for patient administration. This is an opportunity to actively contribute to the optimization of analytical methods to meet the demands of our innovative pipeline. Your work directly impacts our efforts to deliver innovative treatments to patients in need.

Your role

• Proficiently design and execute a range of flow cytometric assays to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of pharmaceutical products.

• Assist in the operation of (state-of-the-art) instrumentation, and help troubleshooting as needed.

• Collaborate to develop and refine protocols and assays, ensuring robustness and reproducibility.

• Independently analyze and interpret data using appropriate software and contribute to data-driven decision-making.

• Maintain comprehensive records of assay procedures, results and observations in line with regulatory standards.

Who are you?

• Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or another relevant scientific discipline, with a preference for experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.

• Familiarity and hands-on experience (>3 years) with flow cytometry equipment, flow cytometry procedures, flow cytometric data analysis and technical troubleshooting.

• Ability to independently design protocols and ensure accurate documentation of experimental procedures and results.

• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new techniques and technologies in the field.

• Detail-oriented, pro-active team player, good communicator, and hands-on mentality.

• Ability to be flexible with rapidly changing priorities.

• Self-driven and can-do mindset, without compromising quality.

What’s in it for you?

At Galapagos, we prioritize your continuous growth and development, fostering a culture of empowerment. Our employees are the driving force behind our mission to lead in pharmaceutical research and innovation.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment with strong focus on your health and well-being. Join us in our journey towards sustainability, as we strive to make a lasting impact on both the industry and the planet.

Galapagos is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or job applicant based on personal characteristics that are unrelated to their job.

We are Galapagos: together we can make it happen…!