Job description
Role Overview
As an MSAT Upstream Scientist, you will leverage your strong scientific and technical expertise in mammalian cell culture to:
Drive technology transfer activities for new products and processes to the manufacturing site
Support and optimize existing commercial manufacturing processes
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site and the wider nerwork
The role is primarily focused on manufacturing‑scale activities, with close collaboration with laboratory teams for small‑scale studies and troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Transfer & New Product Introduction
Facilitate the transfer of new drug substance manufacturing processes from development laboratories to large‑scale GMP facilities.
Ensure documentation readiness for clinical and commercial production (e.g. process fit–gap analyses, process control strategies, media batch sheets, sampling plans).
Support process performance qualification (PPQ) to ensure successful implementation at manufacturing scale.
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Identify, lead, and execute process improvement initiatives to increase yield, robustness, and efficiency of upstream processes.
Design and interpret studies to generate data packages enabling implementation of improvements at manufacturing scale.
Commercial Manufacturing Support
Perform data trending and monitoring of existing commercial processes to ensure process control and product quality.
Develop scientific and technical study protocols and reports to support significant process changes.
Contribute to investigations and process/product impact assessments in case of significant manufacturing deviations.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with manufacturing, quality, development, and other MSAT teams.
Act as a scientific partner for stakeholders, facilitating discussions and aligning on technical solutions.
Candidate Profile
Education & Experience
PhD in Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field) with 3 years relevant experience in process development or MSAT‑like roles
or
Master’s degree in Life Sciences with 5 years relevant experience in process development or MSAT‑like roles
Overall level of experience: 4–6 years (Middle level)
Technical Skills
Proven hands‑on experience with mammalian cell culture processes at laboratory and/or manufacturing scale
Understanding of upstream bioprocess unit operations (e.g. seed train, bioreactor operations, feeding strategies, process control)
Familiarity with downstream purification processes is a strong plus
Good knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); prior GMP manufacturing or MSAT experience is an asset
Experience with statistical and data trending tools (e.g. JMP, Statistica, Matlab, Simca) is a plus
Soft Skills & Ways of Working
Fluent in written and spoken English; comfortable working in an international, cross‑site environment
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a precise, detail‑oriented mindset
Effective team player, able to work across multidisciplinary teams and build productive relationships
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to facilitate discussions and negotiate compromises with other departments or sites
High degree of flexibility and resilience:
Willingness to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Availability for occasional evening or weekend support when required
Comfortable supporting both small‑scale lab studies and large‑scale manufacturing operations
Why joining us?
Rapid growth: Amaris has doubled its workforce in Belgium in two years, providing numerous growth opportunities for employees.
Prestigious projects: Candidates will work with renowned clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and European institutions sectors on impactful missions.
International environment: An agile and dynamic structure promotes intrapreneurship and meritocracy, with international exposure at the heart of Europe.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!
