Do you want the same as we do

Do you want to contribute to bringing cultured meat to market and having a massive positive impact on the world

Do you love to collaborate with a great international team of world-class scientists and engineers in a fast-paced and exciting scale-up environment

Would you like to bring your analytical skills and QC knowledgeto the Quality team and help shape the QC department for novel food production

What is the purpose of your role

Analytical testing is a key aspect for our novel food production and you will be in the lead to interpret test results compare these to established specifications and control limits and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.

What are your key responsibilities

Day-to-day running of QC laboratories and quality related documentation.

Internal/external analytical testing and QC release of raw materials in-process product and stability samples.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in support of R&D activities.

What else will you do

Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of raw materials in-process product stability and/or research samples.

Testing may be included but is not limited to analytical techniques i.e. HPLC LC-MS/MS ELISA LLE SPE protein extraction.

Work closely with the Bioprocess Development team performing a wide variety of tasks supporting R&D activities.

Review approve and report on generated data for QC release.

Perform daily/weekly calibrations/monitoring of analytical equipment.

Participation in day-to-day running of QC laboratories (maintain laboratory supplies cleaning waste disposal and coordinating equipment servicing and maintenance).

Write review and update SOPs assay qualification documentation QC reports and Certificates of Analysis in addition to more general record keeping and document organization.

What are we looking for

BSc in Analytical or Chemistry Science related discipline or equivalent.

1 3 years of relevant work experience.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Experience with working under a quality system and the regulatory requirements in food/pharma.

Experience working within a regulated scientific laboratory e.g. GMP/GLP ISO or UKAS would be a plus.

What can you expect from us

We are a rapidly growing team working on an innovation that we believe will have a huge global impact. As part of this exciting project you will get to:

• Enjoy an entrepreneurial work culture with lots of freedom in your work and flexibility with your working hours (if the role allows for it).

• Combine hardcore science with a commercial goal.

• Enjoy 25 days of paid leave per year and the possibility to buy up to 1 extra week from your holiday allowance.

• Have access to fundamental trainings and be part of our continuous learning culture.

• Work close to the center of the beautiful and historical city of Maastricht.

• As part of competitive remuneration receive a bonus plan similar to stock options called Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs).

If you think youre our new (Jr.) QC Analyst send us your application your resume and convince us of your QC analytical skills with an accompanying letter of motivation. We invite you to jump on board and be a part of our amazing journey! The position will remain open until August 21st.

In case you have any questions you are welcome to contact our QA Manager Esther Verspuij at

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