Your new company
To join a CAR-T cell therapy production facility located in Ghent, Belgium, we are looking to recruit mammalian cell culture specialists, Technicians or Experts at all levels of seniority. The role will work in shifts (4 days on, 4 days off) and will include nights and weekends. Working language will be English.
Your new role
As a CAR-T Operations Specialist, you will be trained in all steps of CAR-T cell
production but will, once trained, focus
on specific parts of the CAR-T cell production process.
Here's what you'll do:
- Perform and oversee CAR-T process activities:
You will participate in and oversee specific parts of the CAR-T manufacturing process such as component preparation, CAR-T processing, filling and finishing, and cryopreservation. - Compliance and documentation: You ensure that all activities comply with cGMP and GDP standards. You will develop and maintain GMP documents to ensure compliance and traceability.
- Operational support:
You manage daily production planning and support production surveys. You will create and review operational procedures, including work instructions, master batch records and forms. - Collaborate and continuously improve:
You will work with various teams to streamline and optimize processes. You will also participate in Lean & Operational Excellence projects. - Training:
You will train and coach junior colleagues. - Technology and Systems:
You will support the testing and implementation of various software for production output systems such as eLiMS, MES and SAP.
Your profile
Education:
Masters in Life sciences degree (Biology, Medical Biology, Bioengineer, etc.) with first cell culture experience or Bachelor in Biotech or similar with at least 2 years' lab experience.
Expertise:
- Mammalian cell culture techniques.
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations is a plus.
- At ease with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience with cGMP IT systems such as PASx, eLIMs, Siemens and SAP is an asset.
- Fluency in English
Strengths:
- You are a true team player with strong relational, analytical and problem-solving skills. You are detail-oriented and strive for excellence. You are also motivated and enthusiastic, but it is your "can-do" mentality that typifies you the most.
What you'll get in return
- A meaningful job that contributes directly to the well-being of patients.
- An
excellent work-life balance. You work 4 days. Then you enjoy 4 days off. - A supportive and innovative work environment. We value and encourage learning and personal development.
- The opportunity to work with people from all over the world.
- A contract of indefinite duration and
an attractive salary package
Complemented by many fringe benefits, such as additional statutory vacations, meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, double vacation pay, an end-of-year and performance bonus. - Many fun and informal events.
- For experienced non-EU specialist candidates, we can discuss work authorization possibilities.
What you need to do now
Are you interested in this role? Please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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