| Location | Mol, Belgium |
|---|---|
| Business Sector | Biotechnology |
| Contact email | |
| Job ref | 26512 |
| Published | 2 days ago |
ICP-MS Expert (Radiopharmaceuticals / Quality Control)
Mol, Belgium – Permanent Position
As an ICP-MS Expert, you will join a growing Quality Control (QC) team within a newly established radiochemical production environment, focused on the manufacture of Actinium-225 (Ac-225) for use in targeted radiotherapeutics.
In this role, you will ensure that each produced batch meets strict quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. You will play a key part in setting up analytical workflows, developing methods for ICP-MS and gamma spectrometry, and supporting the qualification and validation activities required for a cGMP-regulated laboratory.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, radiation safety, and facilities to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient analytical operations.
Develop, optimize, and validate ICP-MS methods for trace-level elemental analysis in a radiochemical environment.
Contribute to gamma spectrometry and radionuclide analysis workflows, supporting batch release testing.
Perform method development, equipment qualification, and routine QC testing in accordance with cGMP standards.
Support the preparation and maintenance of SOPs, validation protocols, and QC documentation.
Participate in laboratory qualification and validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation to ensure robust and reliable operation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of analytical processes within the production workflow.
Adhere to radiation safety protocols and participate in site-specific training.
Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific field.
5+ years' experience hands-on experience with ICP-MS instrumentation.
Experience in radiochemical or trace-level elemental analysis.
Understanding of cGMP or other regulated laboratory environments.
Ability to perform method development, equipment qualification, and routine QC testing.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Experience with gamma spectrometry or radionuclide analysis.
Previous work in radiopharmaceutical, nuclear, or isotope production environments.
Knowledge of Ac-225 or other alpha- or beta-emitting isotopes.
Experience preparing SOPs, validation protocols, and QC documentation.
Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented, structured, and quality-driven.
Proactive, autonomous, and able to manage priorities effectively.
Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
Flexible and willing to work onsite in Geel, Belgium.
Passionate about contributing to life-saving radiopharmaceutical production.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Mol, Belgium
Start Date: ASAP or negotiable
Interested?
Send your CV to Khanyi Mabena at k.mabena@panda-int.com or reach out directly on +32 460 25 75 29 to learn more.