Avantor is on the lookout for a motivated Analytical Operations Technician to join the expanding team in Braine-l’Alleud. In this diverse, brand-new position you get the opportunity to support different scientists within the Life sciences industry. Have you always wanted to work in an international organization in Life sciences and do you have a background in science from either education or experience? Then this job might be the perfect match for you! – Let’s talk!
This is a full-time position based on the site of our customer, UCB Pharma, in Braine-l’Alleud. You get a temporary contract of six months, which becomes a permanent one after a positive evaluation. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits including meal vouchers, 13th month, additional annual bonus, pension scheme, health insurance and more. You get the opportunity to join a leading company in life sciences and to establish a great network within the industry. You get to work in a brand-new position in which you will collaborate with different scientists and get the opportunity to develop your scientific skills within the industry.
Working hours: Monday – Friday, flexible start time between 07:30 and 09:00 and finish time as of 16:00
The team
In this position you belong to our department Clinical Manufacturing. This division of Avantor supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.
What we’re looking for
Education: Vocational baccalaureate or BTS/DUT in biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry or an equivalent scientific field.
Experience: Initial experience in a GMP environment or in a quality control laboratory is a plus.
Preferred qualifications:
Knowledge of GMP standards and requirements in classified areas.
Proficiency in sampling techniques and associated equipment.
Ability to read and understand technical procedures.
Fluency in French (oral and written)
Good knowledge of English (spoken and written
How you will thrive and create an impact:
1. Environmental and Surface Sampling in GMP-Classified Production Areas
Ensure the execution of environmental and surface sampling in classified production areas (GMP), in accordance with current procedures, to guantee compliance with microbiological quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities :
· Use sampling and measurement equipment (Climet) according to established protocols.
· Perform EM (Environmental Monitoring) for non-viable particle sampling.
· Rigorously document sampling activities in quality systems (paper or electronic).
· Participate in investigations in case of non-compliance or threshold exceedances.
· Collaborate with production, quality, and validation teams to ensure the reliability of collected data.
· Contribute to the continuous improvement of environmental monitoring practices.
· Work in compliance with GMP, GSP, and HSE regulations.
· Contribute to environmental systems management.
2. Operational and Analytical Activities in Bio> Pilot Plants
Ensure the operational and analytical activities linked to the Bio> Pilot Plants manufacturing Drug Substance & Drug Product for human use, across multiple products and manufacturing campaigns per year.
Key Responsibilities :
Lifecycle & Compliance Management
· Coordinate with Logistics and Supply teams to order reference standards for analytical
equipment.
· Support lifecycle activities including supplier change notifications and updates.
· Maintain calibration and qualification status of all Bio> analytical equipment in line with internal and regulatory standards.
· Plan and coordinate periodic qualification activities to ensure equipment performance and compliance.
· Act as the central point of contact for all analytical equipment-related matters.
Analytical Operations Support
· Provide analytical coordination and support for UCB products during manufacturing campaigns.
· Oversee analytical operations in production areas, including equipment implementation, maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting, and operator training.
· Support and contribute to the deployment of new technologies (equipment, training, analytical processes).
· Participate in assay development, validation, and method transfer/co-validation from Development, CBA, QC, and other labs.
· Contribute to the creation and maintenance of analytical documentation aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
· Support daily laboratory and production activities related to analytics and delivery of assay results for clinical material manufacturing.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Compliance
· Collaborate with CBA, BPE, QA, and HSE teams to ensure adherence to SOPs, safety regulations, and quality standards.
· Perform all activities with respect for materials, premises, and applicable safety and quality norms.
· Support regulatory submissions, audits, and inspections through accurate documentation and readiness
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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