Eurogentec is a leading supplier of custom products and services for use in research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications with the mission of providing high value solutions to biotechs and pharmaceutical companies around the world. As a rapidly growing company employing almost 400 people and part of the large multi-national, Kaneka Group, we are further expanding our service offering in the Biologics Division. The Biologics Division develops production processes and GMP manufactures injectable biopharmaceuticals for clinical and commercial uses. We are currently looking for a (m/f):

Process Transfer & Development Project Leader

Your mission
As part of the "Process Transfer & Development" department you will be responsible for the successful and efficient transfer and/or development of production processes (fermentation, purification, and quality controls) for the manufacturing of plasmid DNA, recombinant proteins and protein conjugates.
Using your technical and scientific expertise your role will include:
•Defining the best production strategy for new customer projects.
•Establishing protocols describing the experimental plan.
•Planning and following-up of experiments.
•Writing scientific reports (compilation of data and critical analysis of results, identification of critical points, conclusions and proposals for further development).
•Presenting technical and scientific results to customers.
•Transferring process knowledge and method to GMP production teams.

Your profile
•PhD or Masters in biochemistry / biotechnology or bioengineering.
•2-5 years of experience in the transfer and/or development of upstream processes using bacteria and yeast (molecular biology / batch & fed-batch fermentation / cells harvest / cells breakage / filtration).
•Optimization by Design of Experiments (DoE).
•Microbiology quality controls skills.
•Knowledge in computer tools and software including Excel, Word, MFCS software and statistical software.
•Languages:  French / English (written and spoken).
•Experience with Sartorius fermenters and software is an asset.

Your skills
•Team player, dynamic, enthusiastic and able to communicate.
•Organized, autonomous, proactive and good planner able to manage several tasks in parallel.
•Problem solver.
•Careful, rigorous and attentive to details.

Our offer
•The opportunity to work:
In a growing and innovative company in the heart of the Province of Liège.
Within a young and friendly team, in a flexible and dynamic environment.
•A permanent contract with a salary based on your experience, with extra-legal benefits.