Scientist Analytical Chemistry / Separation Scientist

Are you a passionate Analytical Chemist / Separation Scientist who is eager to learn, thrives in a dynamic environment, and enjoys hands-on laboratory work? 

Within our Medicinal Chemistry department, we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and curious Scientist Analytical Chemistry / Separation Scientist, who is enthusiastic about laboratory work and enjoys working closely with colleagues in a collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to develop your expertise, contribute to innovation and make a real impact in the field.

Acerta Pharma in Oss, the Netherlands, is fully integrated in the AstraZeneca group and dedicated to the discovery and development of novel therapies against haematological malignancies. We have recently moved into our new research facility, the Marie-Curie building in the Pivot Park, with state-of-the-art laboratories in place.

Scientist Analytical Chemistry / Separation Scientist
Pivot Park, Oss, Netherlands
Fulltime

Your challenge:
As a Scientist Analytical Chemistry / Separation Scientist you will work with and support your colleagues in the chemistry labs to improve and maintain our efficiency in organic synthesis. You will be part of our team of analytical and separation scientists and work independently on the purification and analyses of new molecules, contributing to the progression of our projects towards clinical development. You will be applying your problem-solving capability and creativity to optimize processes and methods. Together with your colleagues, you ensure that the analytical / purification laboratory remains optimally operational and safe.

What will you be doing?
•    Your main task is to purify and analyze new bioactive compounds, using state-of-the-art separation techniques. In doing so, you will independently develop and optimize chromatographic methods for the best purification and analyses of new molecules.
•    You take an active part in overseeing our analytical / purification laboratory, making sure the instruments are up and running and maintained reliably.
•    Together with your colleagues you proactively will look for opportunities to streamline our separation workstream to enable a high throughput.
•    You will be part of the AZ ASC (Analytical, Structural, Chromatography) community and actively participate in regular AZ wide meetings where analytical and organizational / operational questions are addressed.

What do you bring?
•    Completed HBO (BSc) or Master (MSc) in Chemistry with organic and / or analytical chemistry as a specialism (or equivalent). Candidates who bring a PhD level are overqualified for this role
•    Minimum of 2 years practical experience with analytical chemistry / separation techniques in the field of organic chemistry, ideally including the use of UPLC/LC-MS, preparative chromatography, SFC, chiral separations
•    Fluent in English, speaking and writing
•    A curious and proactive mindset, you enjoy exploring new techniques and continuous learning
•    Strong collaborative attitude with good communication skills; you enjoy working with others
•    You are already living in the Netherlands or are willing to move to the Netherlands within daily travel distance to our site in Oss.

What we offer
•    A dynamic, innovative, and international working environment. You are part of the development process of new drugs that can make a difference in the lives of cancer patients. In addition:
•    The opportunity to further develop yourself, for example, into a position offering even more responsibility. International growth (within AstraZeneca) is also one of the possibilities.
•    Comprehensive primary and secondary benefit packages, including an 8% holiday allowance, 13th month, 27 vacation days (on full-time basis), and additional time off on your birthday and during office closures over Christmas and New Year, Good Friday, and the Friday after Ascension Day
•    Collective pension with a fixed percentage personal contribution
•    Bonus scheme
•    Personal flexible budget which you can use for health, vitality, home office equipment, sustainability, or personal development.
•    We offer you a one-year contract with the intention of extending this to a permanent contract after one year.

For expat candidates we offer
•    A relocation package (including support for the application to the tax authorities for the 30% tax ruling).
•    An expat program, including a Dutch language course and the opportunity to learn more about the Dutch culture.

Why join us?
•    Work in a stimulating and collaborative environment where your expertise and ideas make a real impact.
•    Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in an innovative pharmaceutical setting.
•    Access to cutting-edge laboratory equipment and methodologies.
•    Be part of an inspiring team that values curiosity, teamwork, and scientific excellence.

Acerta Pharma
Our international headquarters is located at the Pivot Park in Oss, the Netherlands. We are working to develop new treatment options for patients with specific types of blood cancer. Together with our colleagues of AstraZeneca in Boston (US), Cambridge (UK), Gaithersburg (US), San Francisco (US) we are committed to innovative drug discovery and development, especially in the field of haematological oncology.
Acerta Pharma has received approval from both the US (FDA) and the European Regulator (EMA) for its small molecule BTK inhibitor, for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). In addition, AstraZeneca and Acerta Pharma are collaborating on many other innovative medicines to treat haematological malignant diseases.

How to apply:
We would like to receive your English CV. For this, go to the apply button at the bottom of this vacancy. You can upload your CV and cover letter at the bottom of the second page.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, our Recruitment team (Karin Raadschelders, Caroline van Oppen) can be reached via info@werkenbijacertapharma.nl or on +31(0)85 - 047 0244.

Acquisition by recruitment and selection agencies is not appreciated.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.