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About Harpago
Over 70% of small-molecule therapeutics emerging from today's discovery pipelines are too poorly water-soluble to enable adequate bioavailability after oral intake. This solubility problem greatly hinders pharmaceutical development and ultimately prevents patients from accessing potentially life-saving treatments.
At Harpago, we tackle this solubility problem through rigorous formulation design and development. Our dosage forms are being used by pharmaceutical companies across the globe to enhance solubility and bioavailability in discovery, preclinical and early clinical projects.
To support the expansion of our labs in Ghent, Belgium, we are interested in attracting both experienced and junior staff. If you want to take part in tackling one of the greatest challenges the pharmaceutical industry is faced with today, one of our job openings may be for you.
At Harpago, we tackle this solubility problem through rigorous formulation design and development. Our dosage forms are being used by pharmaceutical companies across the globe to enhance solubility and bioavailability in discovery, preclinical and early clinical projects.
To support the expansion of our labs in Ghent, Belgium, we are interested in attracting both experienced and junior staff. If you want to take part in tackling one of the greatest challenges the pharmaceutical industry is faced with today, one of our job openings may be for you.
Job openings
Full-time I Ghent, Belgium
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Analytical Scientist
Full-time I Ghent, Belgium
To support the growth of our R&D activities in Ghent, Belgium, we are looking for a curious, creative and dedicated Analytical Scientist with expertise in liquid chromatography. If you want to take part in addressing one of the greatest challenges the pharmaceutical industry is faced with today, this job opening may be for you.
Roles and responsibilities
- Plan and execute chromatographic analyses to determine the content and purity of investigational drugs contained in our formulations. Your primary tool will be UPLC-UV.
- Develop UPLC-UV methods to analyse the content and purity of investigational drugs contained in our formulations
- Plan and execute analyses to determine the particle size (laser diffraction), crystallinity (differential scanning calorimetry, polarisation microscopy and X-ray powder diffraction) and in-vitro dissolution behaviour of our formulations
- Work closely with the formulation development team to determine the performance and stability profile of our formulations
- Draft analytical sections of reports
- Troubleshoot analytical equipment failures
- Draft SOPs for analytical equipment
- Train junior scientific staff on analytical equipment
- Manage the stability study portfolio
- Assist in the day-to-day management of the lab, including stock management, equipment maintenance and waste disposal
- Proactively think about improving efficiency in the lab
- Proactively flag technical or planning issues
- Present analytical results at internal and external meetings
- Remain up to date on relevant scientific literature
Profile
- Master’s degree in analytical chemistry or related field
- At least three years of industrial experience working with HPLC/UPLC for small-molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients
- A passion for performing high-quality lab work
- An appetite for solving complex problems
- Ability to work independently
- Experience with formulation development for poorly water-soluble drugs is preferred, but not required. We do want the successful candidate to educate oneself on this topic once on board.
- Fluency in Dutch and English is requiredBachelor in analytical chemistry or related field
What we can offer as your future employer
- A varied and challenging role in an innovative start-up company with international customer portfolio
- The ability to work creatively and independently on formulations that deliver the medicines of tomorrow
- Development and further training opportunities for shaping and realising your career goals
- Employment contract of unlimited duration with a competitive salary package
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If you are the one who we are looking for, send us your CV and cover letter