Downstream Process Engineer

Responsibilities As a Downstream Process Engineer you are responsible for technology transfer, initial process validation and process control strategy definition for introduction of new products and processes at manufacturing scale You identificate process improvements to increase yield or process robustness You generate a supportive data package leading to implementation at manufacturing scale You support and safeguard existing production processes by data trending and monitoring You generate scientific/technical study protocols and reports in support of significant changes, product impact assessments upon significant deviations in the production process You provide technical advice to questions of other departments Requirements PhD or master in Life Sciences, with relevant experience of minimum 3 or 7 years, respectively, in process development or MSAT-like functions Specific experience in protein purification (on lab- and/or manufacturing scale, experience with growing mammalian cells in bioreactors is a plus Since all writing is in English and given the international context, fluent in writing and talking in English and Dutch Flexible and a strong communicator, who is able to connect, go in discussion and find compromise with people in other departments or sites Excellent analytical and problem-solving mindset, are accurate with the necessary eye for detail Familiar with various statistical and data trending techniques Ability to work in team