Assistant Scientist USP/DSP

For our team in Leiden we are looking for an Assistant Scientist USP/DSP. As an Assistant Scientist USP/DSP you have a passion for precision and excellence in laboratory settings.
The Lab you're going to work in supports the Life Cycle Management of commercial products and Secondary Technology Transfers. This lab conducts satellite runs in Leiden for complex investigations, process improvements, and serves as a non-routine sample hub.
Please note that this is a temporary position, with an expected end date of 30 June 2027.
Your activities will include:
Execute experiments and tasks as assigned, following established procedures, and submit data outcomes to management and internal customers.
Support upstream and downstream processing activities, including laboratory-scale experiments using bioreactors, chromatography and filtration systems.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
Conduct routine testing and analysis to support scientific teams in achieving research goals.
Manage sample handling, preparation, and storage in compliance with established protocols.
Document and report data accurately, contributing to technical reports and manuscripts while supporting the laboratory's knowledge base.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize laboratory processes and workflows.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform routine maintenance and calibration tasks.
Actively participate in project meetings and assist team members in achieving research goals.
Maintain up-to-date lab documentation in accordance with established standards.
If required for process continuity is able to perform limited work during weekends and bank holiday
Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedicine, process technology (or equivalent).
1-2 years’ relevant work experience in a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry environment.
Practical experience with laboratory techniques and instrumentation for upstream and/or downstream processing equipment such as bioreactors, AKTA chromatography systems and filtration systems
Know-how of laboratory analytical methods such as HPLC, cell count, osmolality, pH and conductivity measurements
Knowledge of large molecule drug substance (API) manufacturing process development, root-cause problem solving and lean practices is preferred
Familiar with maintaining records of work in the form of laboratory notebooks (paper or electronic)
Proven ability to follow standard procedures and provide insights for process improvements
The ability to report and present findings to peers and project leads
Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, identifies and reports hazards, follows safe work practices
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No