QC Technician (Chemical Quality Control) (EU)

Position: Full-time
Location: Ghent (Belgium) or Rotterdam (Netherlands)

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products according to established SOP and specifications.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including performing calibration and troubleshooting issues (equipment includes: HPLC, QC, UV-vis, ICP, IR, polarity meter, etc.).
• Develop, validate, and update analytical methods and SOPs according to pharmacopeia and related literature.
• Perform stability testing to monitor shelf life over time according to plan; combine testing results, procedures, and findings and prepare testing reports.
• Analyze quality control data to identify trends and assist in troubleshooting quality issues.
• Ensure all activities comply with company quality policy and external regulatory standards (GMP or pharmacopoeia requirements).
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and QA teams to address quality concerns and support product development.

Requirements

• Knowledge of operation of several pieces of analytical equipment.
• Ability to work independently while being a team player; plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Eagerness to work under a quality system (ISO 9001:2015).
• Attention to detail and traceability in practical work and reporting.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of the market in the region.
• Willingness to relocate or collaborate internationally.

Qualifications

• A professional bachelor's degree with expertise in preparative and analytical chromatographic techniques is required.
• Possession of a higher education qualification such as a master's degree will be considered advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Work permit/visa sponsorship for non-EU candidates.
• Laptop.
• Meal vouchers.
• Christmas basket.
• Group insurance.
• DKV hospital insurance.
• Business travel reimbursement.
• A varied full-time position in an international work environment.
• Opportunity to work in a growing company.
• Membership in a dynamic team and international/interdisciplinary work environment.

TOKU-EU is an ISO 9001:2015 certified chemical manufacturer specializing in highly pure antibiotics and derived compounds for life science research and diagnostic uses in cancer research, stem cell research, cell culture, microbiology, and antibiotic susceptibility testing. We are also a major supplier of antibiotics and chemicals to microbiologists, molecular biologists, and plant biologists worldwide.