Job Opportunities in Belgium

Avantor is on the lookout for a motivated Lab Support & Quality Lead to join the team in Braine-l’Alleud. In this position, you will take full responsibility of different activities and your own team, to support Production entities and Research labs in the pharma industry where compliance is key. Have you always wanted to work in an international organization in Life sciences and do you have experience in team management? Are you, on top of this, looking for a diverse and challenging job opportunity? Then this might be the perfect match for you! – Let’s talk!

This is a full-time position based on the site of our customer, UCB Pharma, in Braine-l’Alleud. You get a permanent contract, together with an attractive salary and multiple benefits including meal vouchers, 13th month, additional annual bonus, pension scheme, health insurance and more.

Working hours: Monday – Friday, flexible start time between 07:30 and 09:00 and finish time as of 16:00

The team

You ‘ll lead a team of 18 associates, of which three coordinators reporting directly into you. These coordinators are the first point of contact for the other 15 associates within your team. You’ll closely collaborate with one other Supervisor at the same location. Together with your team and colleagues, you belong to our department Lab and Production Services, a division of Avantor supporting leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What we’re looking for

Education : Bachelor’s degree related to Logistics, Sciences or Technology

Experience :

• In a quality related role
• In team management
• In a regulated environment is a must, preferably in Pharma, Chemistry, Production or similar

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong skills in MS Office and general affinity with computer program’s
• Effective and fluent communication skills in both English and French
• To the point, detail oriented, and responsible
• Quality focused, customer centric and a great team player

How you will thrive and create an impact
Team Management:

• Lead & coach your team, providing a strong individual development plan, clear guidance, training, and objectives
• Act as a point of contact for our partner and collaborate with other departments within Avantor as required (Talent Acquisition, HR, Sales, …)
• Meet with relevant internal and external stakeholders to review services and new opportunities
• Manage strategic projects upon internal and external request, for example related to the implementation of digital solutions
• Participate in the recruitment of new talent, collaborating closely with Talent Acquisition and Human Resources
• Continuously develop the performed services through innovation, and support and drive sustainability efforts to meet the client´s targets

Quality Management:

• Review work procedures and manage the qualification of lab equipment
• Plan the periodical maintenance of equipment and welcome Technicians onsite
• Manage validations and deviations

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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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