MSAT Process Engineer (Life Sciences)

TL;DR

MSAT Process Engineer (Life Sciences): Driving technology transfer and optimization of mammalian cell culture processes for drug substance manufacturing with an accent on GMP compliance and scale-up. Focus on implementing process performance qualifications, conducting data trending, and ensuring successful transition from lab to commercial scale.

Location: Belgium (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is an independent technology consulting firm providing solutions across Information Systems, Telecom, Life Sciences, and Engineering for clients globally.

What you will do

• Facilitate the transfer of new drug substance manufacturing processes from development laboratories to large-scale GMP facilities.
• Identify and execute process improvement initiatives to increase yield, robustness, and efficiency of upstream processes.
• Ensure documentation readiness for production, including fit-gap analyses, process control strategies, and sampling plans.
• Perform data trending and monitoring of commercial processes to ensure strict process control and product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as a scientific partner to align on technical solutions and resolve deviations.

Requirements

• PhD in Life Sciences with 3+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Proven hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture processes at laboratory and/or manufacturing scale.
• Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Fluent written and spoken English for working in an international environment.
• Ability to support both small-scale lab studies and large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Availability for occasional evening or weekend support when required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with downstream purification processes.
• Experience with statistical and data trending tools such as JMP, Statistica, Matlab, or Simca.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for rapid professional growth within a fast-expanding Belgian workforce.
• Engagement in prestigious projects with renowned pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
• International and agile work environment promoting intrapreneurship and meritocracy.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all qualified candidates.

Hiring process

• Brief virtual or phone introductory call to discuss motivations and fit.
• Average of 3 interviews with line managers and team members to evaluate experience and skills.
• Possible case study or technical assessment depending on the specific requirements of the position.