Project Specialist Biomaterial

Job Description

Have you always wanted to work in a role where your expertise can significantly enhance animal health? Do you thrive in an international team setting and seek opportunities for personal growth?

We are looking for a Project Specialist Biomaterial to strengthen our European team at our site in Boxmeer.

Welcome in our team

The Global Analytical Technology Solutions (ATS) team, covering Small and Large Molecules, oversees analytical activities across the Animal Health network. The ATS-Bio Inline Support EU team (7 employees) provides essential support to the Animal Health Quality Control (QC) laboratories across Europe. The team supports the Animal Health Quality Control (QC) laboratories with remediation / improvement of analytical tests, site to site transfer of biomaterials and QC tests, and implementation of new technologies.

Purpose of the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Specialist Biomaterial to work in our team (7 people). The position focusses on supporting the site-to-site transfer of biomaterials and setting up a life cycle management program for Biological Critical Reagents (BCRs) used for QC testing within the EU network. This primarily involves 150 different BCRs, including e.g. reference standards, internal standards, (coat) antigens, monoclonal/polyclonal antibodies, hyperimmune sera, F(ab)2 fragments, conjugates, which are used in a broad variety of biological assays used for Large Molecule vaccine release testing by our global Animal Health QC sites.

Key responsibilities

• Support site-to-site Biomaterial transfer activities including gap assessments and transfer documentation.

• Support the development and implementation of a life cycle management program (production/USP & purification/DSP, qualification, implementation, ongoing monitoring and stability testing) for Biomaterials.

• Participate in biomaterial-related QC method root cause investigations.

• Write protocols and reports for production and qualification of biomaterials, standard operating procedures for USP and DSP of biomaterials, and biomaterial specification forms.

• Present project progress to internal stakeholders and customers

Your profile

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or higher degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Proficient in manufacturing, purification, qualification, and handling of biomaterials.

• Familiar with vaccine analytical technologies (e.g., ELISA, AlphaLisa, virus titration assays).

• Experience with GLP and GMP requirements.

• Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills; team-oriented and fluent in Dutch and English.

What we offer
Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance;

• 35,5 days of leave;

• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;

• Solid Pension Plan;

• Annual bonus based on own and company performance;

• Travel allowance for commuting;

• Numerous trainings, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

For questions about this vacancy

Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address : RecruitmentNL@MSD.com

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Job Posting End Date:

04/24/2025

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Requisition ID: R335585