Position Overview :

The Small Scale Fill Finish (S2F2) department enables the launch of new, innovative medicines and vaccines by
developing and implementing new production processes, producing clinical batches, and acquiring product and
process knowledge.

The entire production process from A to Z is handled by the pilot plant team: cleaning and sterilization of
equipment, weighing raw materials, thawing active ingredients, formulation of solutions, suspensions, and lipid
nanoparticles (LNP), Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), sterile filtration, sterile filling of vials/syringes, and freezedrying of the filled product.

The pilot plant uses various pharmaceutical equipment and processes (steam sterilization, dry heat sterilization,
Sterilization-In-Place [SIP], Cleaning-In-Place [CIP], Dry/Solid Fog/UV decontamination, etc.) and operates according
to the same quality standards as a commercial pharmaceutical production site.
Responsibilities and Development Opportunities :
You will have the opportunity to gain in-depth experience with the various production processes and pharmaceutical
equipment used in formulation, preparation, filling, and freeze-drying:

• You act as the first point of contact for operational issues, supported by technicians, equipment engineers,
and process/product engineers.
• You gain hands-on experience by actively helping out where needed.
• You actively contribute to the department's success in terms of safety, quality, supply, efficiency, and cost:
• You proactively identify improvement opportunities and translate them into concrete projects.
• You document deviations, investigate root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• You review batch-related documentation and check the production ticket.
• You will develop organizational and interpersonal skills by acting as back-up for the team lead during their
absence:
• You manage and coordinate production activities.
• You serve as the primary contact for your teammates and take on a leadership role

Requirements:

Must-have:
• Fluent in Dutch and basic knowledge of English
• Willing to work in an early-late shift system
• Hands-on mentality, willing to step in and help out
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized and accurate
• Strong analytical skills and ability to adapt quickly

Nice to have:
• Master's degree in a scientific field or equivalent through experience
• Experience in a similar role (e.g., in the pharmaceutical sector, leadership role, etc.)
• Experience in a GMP and aseptic environment

Offer
• Permanent contract
• Additional benefits: hospitalization and group insurance, company cafeteria, bicycle plan, eco-vouchers, company car, and a good work-life balance

• High investment rate ensuring innovation and growth