As QC Investigation Support Release, you will be part of the QC Release team supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of analytical activities related to the release of raw materials, packaging materials, intermediates, APIs, and drug product intermediates. The role is focused on supporting investigations, deviations, and quality-related activities within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment while ensuring timely product release for patients.
You will work closely with QC, QA, Planning, and Production teams to coordinate investigations, perform root cause analyses, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the laboratory environment. Additionally, you will contribute to inspection readiness activities, laboratory organization, and operational excellence projects within the QC department.
Non-Negotiable Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent scientific education
- Experience working within a GMP or cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment
- Experience handling deviations within a Quality Control environment
- Experience with quality systems and change control processes
- Experience performing root cause investigations
- Technical experience with QC analytical methods
- Technical experience with laboratory analytical equipment
- Knowledge of GMP, cGMP, EH&S, and applicable quality regulations
- Experience writing investigation reports and CAPA documentation
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders such as QA, Production, or Planning
- Ability to work on-site in Geel, Belgium
- 0–2 years of relevant QC or Quality experience
Desirable Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Experience supporting release activities within a QC laboratory
- Experience coaching laboratory analysts during investigations
- Experience participating in multidisciplinary investigation teams
- Experience supporting inspection readiness activities
- Experience with trend reporting activities
- Experience managing reference standards or reagents
- Experience supporting QC planning activities
- Knowledge of 5S or 6S laboratory principles
- Experience within API or drug product manufacturing environments
- Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience acting as QC representative in cross-functional projects
What the Assignment Offers
- Full-time assignment within a global pharmaceutical environment
- On-site role based in Geel, Belgium
- Opportunity to support critical QC release activities for patient supply
- Exposure to cross-functional quality and operational stakeholders
- Involvement in investigations, CAPAs, quality systems, and laboratory improvement initiatives
- End date currently foreseen until December 2026
Interested in discussing this opportunity confidentially?
? m.vansloun@panda-int.com
? +31 20 204 4502