2 Senior Technician Quality Control - Contractor (6 months), Leiden

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos , a biotechnology company with operations in Europe and the U.S. dedicated to developing transformational medicines for more years of life and quality of life.

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 small molecules, CAR-T therapies and biologics in oncology and immunology. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized CAR-T manufacturing network, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees and shareholders.

We are looking for a (Senior) Technician Quality Control to join our team. As our QC team is primarily based in Leiden, the Netherlands, you are ideally based near Leiden.

Scope of the job

As (Senior) Technician, you are responsible for routine testing of our product and incoming goods using techniques for both analytical and microbiological testing such as Flow Cytometry, ELISA and PCR based methods. You also support method validation, method transfers, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as well as taking an active role in implementing and following a GMP way of working.

Your role

• Perform routine testing of samples for release, characterization, immune monitoring, incoming goods and environmental monitoring purposes.
• Perform method transfer, validation and qualification
• Provide support for instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Provide support in maintaining an efficient GMP laboratory
• Take part in laboratory investigations
• Support laboratory deviations
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Manage the availability of (critical) reagents and disposables for daily activities
• Provide training to fellow QC technicians
• Point of contact for questions related to lab practices and documentation
• Write work instructions and SOPs

Who are you?

• BSc or MSc degree in life sciences, biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years working experience in a GMP QC setting in Biotech and/or Pharmaceutical Industry
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, cell-based assays and PCR
• Knowledge of Microbiological methods is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities
• Self-driven and can-do mindset, without compromising quality
• Fluent in English

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.