MSAT Scientist Mass Spectrometry

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About the Role

As an MSAT Scientist within the Analytical Science and Technology (AST) team, you will play a key role in the Recombinant Mammalian Drug Substance (DS) function of the global MSAT organization. This team owns Life Cycle Management of mammalian cell culture-based DS processes across a global biologics manufacturing network.

You will contribute to:

• Launching new products and supporting commercial manufacturing.
• Driving innovation through advanced analytics, digital labs, and next-generation processes.
• Supporting a diverse portfolio including monoclonal and multi-specific antibodies, fusion proteins, ADCs, synthorins, and nanobodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Method Development & Transfer
  • Develop, optimize, execute, and transfer LC-MS methods.
  • Act as subject matter expert for HPLC and mass spectrometry.
  • Own methods end-to-end: development, optimization, execution, data reporting, and documentation.
• Analytical Expertise
  • Integrate LC-MS characterization data with process and product knowledge.
  • Identify improvements to enhance robustness and reduce cycle time.
  • Support investigations and generate scientific protocols and reports.
• Cross-Functional Support
  • Provide technical expertise for deviations, process improvements, and late-stage/commercial products.
  • Collaborate with global teams across multiple sites.
• Innovation & Compliance
  • Contribute to digital lab initiatives and advanced analytics.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.

Profiel

Required Profile

• Education
  • PhD or Master’s in Life Sciences with mandatory mass spectrometry experience.
• Experience
  • Minimum 3 years in LC-MS method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on experience with large molecule LC-MS data interpretation (intact or peptide level).
  • Familiarity with peptide mapping and glycan analysis workflows (preferred).
• Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of chromatography and mass spectrometry fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of GMP and biologics manufacturing/testing.
  • Proficiency in data trending and statistical techniques.
• Soft Skills
  • Quality-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Problem-solving mindset and flexibility to support lab and project work.
• Language
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

As an AKKODIS Team member, you will be:

• Onboarded in your position via a buddy process
• Supported in your career by your Business Manager
• Actor of your training plan and your personal and professional development
• Benefiting from a permanent contract
• Benefiting from a competitive salary package including several extra-legal benefits

Bedrijfsprofiel

Akkodis is a global digital engineering consulting company that empowers organizations to accelerate and innovate. With roots in IT and engineering, research & development (ER&D), we combine technology and talent to drive our clients’ digital transformation.

Contact

rem.braspenning@akkodis.com